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margin

/ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/  ·  say it: MAR·jin

an amount allowed beyond what is needed

In Nuance & Precision

the difference between cost and selling price

In Business & Marketing

In more detail

1. (noun) the space along the edge of a page or paper

2. (noun) the difference between the cost of something and the price it is sold for

3. (noun) a small amount of space, time, or resources beyond what is needed

4. (noun) the edge or border of an area or surface

Examples

• 1. Write your name in the margin at the top of the document.
• 2. The store makes a profit margin of 30% on each sale.
• 3. The team won by a margin of five points.

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