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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. 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.

5. 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...

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › marginMARGIN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. an edge or rim, and the area immediately adjacent to it; border. the blank space surrounding the text on a page. a vertical line on a page, esp one on the left-hand side, delineating this space. an additional amount or one beyond the minimum necessary. a margin of error.

7. 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.

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 a contest.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmargin 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.

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

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    MARGIN definition: 1. the difference between two amounts of time, money, etc, usually between people in a competition…. Learn more.

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

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    Nov 11, 2020 · InvestingAnswers Expert. Updated November 11, 2020. What Is Margin? Margin can be defined in two main ways: It is the ratio of profit divided by revenue. This financial ratio is used to determine a company’s profitability. Money borrowed from a brokerage firm in order to leverage an investment. Why Margins Matter.