margin
/ˈmɑːdʒɪn//ˈmɑːɹdʒ(ə)n/
noun
- 1
The edge of the paper, typically left blank when printing but sometimes used for annotations etc.
- 2
The edge or border of any flat surface.
- 3
The edge defining inclusion in or exclusion from a set or group.
- 4
A difference or ratio between results, characteristics, scores.
- 5
A permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits.
- 6
The yield or profit; the selling price minus the cost of production.
- 7
Collateral security deposited with a broker, to compensate the broker in the event of loss in the speculative buying and selling of stocks, commodities, etc.
verb
- 1
To add a margin to.
- 2
To enter (notes etc.) into the margin.
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