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   margin

   /ˈmɑːdʒɪn/

   noun

   • 1. the edge or border of something: "the eastern margin of the Indian Ocean" Similar edgesidebankvergeborderperimeterbrinkbrimrimfringeboundarylimitsperipheryboundextremityliterary:margebournskirt
   • ▪ the blank border on each side of the print on a page: "the notations in the margin" Similar leewaylatitudescoperoomroom for manoeuvreroom to sparespaceallowanceextrasurplus
   • ▪ a line ruled on paper to mark off a margin.
   • 2. an amount by which something is won: "they won by a convincing 17-point margin" Similar gapmajorityamountdifferencemeasure/degree of difference
   • ▪ an amount of something included so as to be sure of success or safety: "there was no margin for error" Similar leewaylatitudescoperoomroom for manoeuvreroom to sparespaceallowanceextrasurplus
   • ▪ the furthest limit of possibility, success, etc.: "the lighting is brighter than before but is still at the margins of acceptability"
   • ▪ a profit margin: "launching these new products helped increase margins and market share"
   • ▪ a sum deposited with a broker to cover the risk of loss on a transaction or account.
   • ▪ an increment to a basic wage, paid for extra skill or responsibility. Australian, New Zealand

   verb

   • 1. provide with an edge or border: "the plant's leaves are margined with yellow"
   • ▪ annotate or summarize (a text) in the margins: archaic "these he deals forth as the notable Matters, margined for better Notice"
   • 2. deposit an amount of money with a broker as security for (an account or transaction): "new contracts are margined with the winnings of previously held contracts"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin margo, margin- ‘edge’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMARGIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MARGIN definition: 1. the amount by which one thing is different from another: 2. the profit made on a product or…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › marginMargin Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MARGIN is the part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter. How to use margin in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMARGIN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   MARGIN meaning: 1. the amount by which one thing is different from another: 2. the profit made on a product or…. Learn more.

5. marketbusinessnews.com › financial-glossary › margin-definition-What is a margin? Definition and meaning - Market Business News

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   The word ‘margin’ has several meanings, both in the world of business and finance, as well as other situations. It can refer to the difference between the cost of a product and how much you sell it for. It can also mean the amount by which revenue from total sales exceeds costs in a business.

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   noun. the space around the printed or written matter on a page. an amount allowed or available beyond what is actually necessary: to allow a margin for error. a limit in condition, capacity, etc., beyond or below which something ceases to exist, be desirable, or be possible: the margin of endurance; the margin of sanity.

7. www.investopedia.com › terms › pProfit Margin: Definition, Types, Uses in Business and Investing

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   Jan 22, 2024 · Profit margin is a common measure of the degree to which a company or a particular business activity makes money. Expressed as a percentage, it represents the portion...

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMARGIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A margin is the difference between two amounts, especially the difference in the number of votes or points between the winner and the loser in an election or other contest.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMARGIN | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   margin noun [C] (SPACE) an empty space down the side of a page of writing: You can make notes in the margin. a margin of error. the amount by which a calculation can be wrong but still produce a good result: a margin of error of 5 percent.

10. investinganswers.com › dictionary › mMargin | Meaning & Examples | InvestingAnswers

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    Nov 11, 2020 · What is margin and how does it affect a business? Check out our simple financial definition – complete with straightforward margin examples.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › marginmargin noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    (formal) the extreme edge or limit of a place. the eastern margin of the Indian Ocean. [usually plural] the part that is not included in the main part of a group or situation synonym fringe. on the margins of something people living on the margins of society.