margin
mar
ˈmɑr
maar
gin
ʤɪn
jin
British pronunciation
/ˈmɑːʤɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "margin"in English

Margin
01

the boundary line of an area or the space immediately inside that boundary

margin definition and meaning
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The gardener planted flowers along the margin of the path.
02

an amount that exceeds the minimum required or necessary

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The team won the game by a narrow margin of two points.
03

an allowable range or difference that provides some leeway within set limits

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The engineer designed the bridge with a margin for load variations.
04

the blank space around the edges of a written or printed page

What is a "margin"?

A margin is the blank space around the edges of a page in a book or document. It separates the text or images from the edge of the page, providing extra space that helps with readability and presentation. Margins also ensure that important content is not cut off during printing and binding. They can vary in size depending on the book's design, the publisher's preferences, or specific formatting requirements.

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She wrote notes in the margin of her textbook.
05

the amount of money or collateral deposited with a broker when borrowing funds to buy securities

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The investor increased his margin to purchase more stocks.
06

(business) the difference between the amount of money spent to buy or produce something and the amount of money gained from its sale

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The company's profit margin increased significantly after implementing cost-saving measures.
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