a reduction in the amount of money to be paid, A rebate is similar to a discount in so far as it reduces an amount payable. Sometimes it is used as a synonym for discount in a trading situation. However, a discount is strictly a reduction allowed , retroactive refund or credit given to a buyer after he has paid the full list price for a product or for a service such as transportation, hinna koostisosa; protsendimäär hinnast käibekulude katteks ja plaanilise kasumi moodustamiseks, riikliku kaubahinna koostisosa; kehtestatakse harilikult protsendimäärana hinnast ning arvatakse käibekulude katteks ja plaanikasumi moodustamiseks