Meaning of the word margin in English

What does margin mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

margin

US /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪn/

UK /ˈmɑː.dʒɪn/

the edge or border of something

Example:

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Write your notes in the margin of the page.

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The house stood on the margin of the forest.

Synonym:

edge border rim verge fringe

the difference between the value of sales and the cost of making and selling the products

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The company operates on a very small profit margin.

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They need to increase their gross margin to stay competitive.

Synonym:

profit margin spread difference

the amount by which one thing is greater or less than another

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They won the election by a narrow margin.

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There's a wide margin for error in this calculation.

Synonym:

difference gap lead advantage room

to provide with a margin

Example:

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The editor asked me to margin the document properly.

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You should margin your essay before printing.

Synonym:

border edge frame