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MARGIN

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Margin.

How to pronounce margin:

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Margin - as a noun

The boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
borderperimeter
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
boundboundaryedge
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An amount beyond the minimum necessary

Example: "The margin of victory"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
amount
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The amount of collateral a customer deposits with a broker when borrowing from the broker to buy securities

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
security deposit

(finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gross profitgross profit margin

The blank space that surrounds the text on a page

Example: "He jotted a note in the margin"

A permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allowanceleewaytolerance

Margin - as a verb

To add a margin to.

To enter (notes etc.) into the margin.

Example Sentences

"She wrote her notes in the margin of her textbook."
"The company operates on very slim profit margins."
"The text was aligned to the left margin."
"They won the election by a narrow margin."
"There is no room for error in this business; we must work with a wide margin of safety."
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Word Game Points

Is MARGIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, margin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MARGIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is MARGIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, margin is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MARGIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is MARGIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, margin is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MARGIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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