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   Mar·gin

   /ˈmärjən/

   

   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 maneuverroom to sparespaceallowanceextrasurplus
   • ▪ a line ruled on paper to mark off a margin.
   • 2. an amount by which a thing is won or falls short: "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 maneuverroom to sparespaceallowanceextrasurplus
   • ▪ the lower limit of possibility, success, etc.: "the lighting is considerably 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.

   verb

   • 1. provide with an edge or border: "its 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’.

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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.

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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 of...

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

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   1 day ago · 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 . They could end up with a 50-point winning margin. The Sunday Times remains the brand leader by a huge margin. The margin in favor was 280-to-153.

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

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   the difference between two amounts of time, money, etc, usually between people in a competition: to win by a narrow / wide margin. He took third place by a margin of seven minutes. 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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionmargin noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of margin noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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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. selvage (def. 3) the difference between the cost and the selling price.

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

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   Nov 11, 2020 · 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. Quite simply, margins measure efficiency.