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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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   A margin is usually calculated as a percentage of the price that something is sold for, unlike a MARK-UP which is calculated as a percentage of the cost of producing or buying it Prices and margins were down as a result of the recession. margin on The margin on canned soup is 15% to 20%. a high-margin product.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarymargin | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of margin – Learner’s Dictionary. margin. noun [ C ] uk / ˈmɑːdʒɪn / us. margin noun [C] (AMOUNT) 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. Want to learn more?

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   Jan 29, 2024 · How to calculate profit margin. Gross margin formula. A note on terminology. Margin vs. markup. FAQ. This margin calculator will be your best friend if you want to find out an item's revenue, assuming you know its cost and your desired profit margin percentage.

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   Feb 4, 2021 · Profit Margin = (Net Income/Net Sales) x 100. To calculate gross profit, you’ll need to subtract the cost of goods sold (COGS) from revenue. You can use the formula below to calculate gross profit: Gross Profit Margin = (Revenue – Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue x 100.

6. www.freshbooks.com › glossary › financialWhat Is Margin? Definition & Overview - FreshBooks

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   Feb 23, 2023 · Margin refers to the amount of equity that any form of investor currently has in their brokerage account. Buying on margin means using borrowed money from a broker in order to purchase securities. In order to buy on margin, you have to have a margin account. This is instead of having a standard brokerage account. What Is Margin?

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROFIT MARGIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   noun [ C ] us / ˈprɑf·ɪt ˌmɑr·dʒɪn / Add to word list. the amount that is made in a business after the costs have been subtracted: Many farmers claim that the profit margin for growing trees remains slim. (Definition of profit margin from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) profit margin | Business English.

8. www.wordreference.com › definition › marginmargin - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   mar•gin /ˈmɑrdʒɪn/ n. [ countable] the blank space around the printed matter on a page: Leave a margin of one inch on each side of your essay. a border; edge: the margin of the forest; living on the margins of society. an amount allowed beyond what is necessary: no margin for error.