rebate

  1. Noun.   deduction from an amount to be paid; an abatement.
  2. Noun.  he return of part of an amount already paid.
  3. Noun.   rectangular groove made to hold two pieces (of wood etc) together; a rabbet.
  4. Verb.  (transitive) To deduct or return an amount from a bill or payment.
  5. Verb.  (transitive) To diminish or lessen something.
  6. Verb.  (transitive) To cut a rebate (or rabbet) in something.

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