Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Discount Rate.
Discount Rate - as a noun
The rate of interest set by the federal reserve that member banks are charged when they borrow money through the federal reserve system
Interest on an annual basis deducted in advance on a loan
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bank discountdiscountHypernyms (Closely Related)
interest raterate of interestHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The company offers a 20% discount rate to its loyal customers."
"Investors are concerned about the increase in the discount rate."
"The central bank lowered the discount rate to stimulate economic growth."
"She negotiated a lower discount rate with the supplier for bulk purchases."
"The discount rate plays a crucial role in calculating the present value of future cash flows."
