margin

noun
UK: /ˈmɑː.dʒɪn/
US: /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪn/

  1. The empty space around the edge of something, like a page or a printed area.

    1. Write notes in the margin.
    2. The wide margin of the document provided room for extensive comments.

  2. The amount by which something is won or lost.

    1. He won by a narrow margin.
    2. The team's victory came by a significant margin, demonstrating their superior skill.

  3. The difference between the selling price of something and the cost to make or buy it.

    1. Our profit margin is small.
    2. The company increased its profit margin by streamlining production processes.

Synonyms

boundary rim room leeway space border difference brink edge
margin verb

  1. To provide with a margin.

    1. He margined the page neatly.
    2. The artist carefully margined the canvas before beginning the painting.

  2. To set aside money for unexpected costs, investments, or savings.

    1. They margin funds for future projects.
    2. Smart investors margin a portion of their capital for unforeseen market fluctuations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "margin" in English means: The empty space around the edge of something, like a page or a printed area., The amount by which something is won or lost., The difference between the selling price of something and the cost to make or buy it..

The phonetic transcription of "margin" is /ˈmɑː.dʒɪn/ in British English and /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "margin": boundary, rim, room, leeway, space, border, difference, brink, edge.

Example usage of "margin": "Write notes in the margin.". More examples on the page.