margin

/ˈmɑːdʒɪn//ˈmɑːɹdʒ(ə)n/

noun

  1. 1

    The edge of the paper, typically left blank when printing but sometimes used for annotations etc.

  2. 2

    The edge or border of any flat surface.

  3. 3

    The edge defining inclusion in or exclusion from a set or group.

  4. 4

    A difference or ratio between results, characteristics, scores.

  5. 5

    A permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits.

  6. 6

    The yield or profit; the selling price minus the cost of production.

  7. 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. 1

    To add a margin to.

  2. 2

    To enter (notes etc.) into the margin.

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