margins
Prononciation : [ˈmɑrdʒɪnz]
Mot
Contexte : « finance »
(noun) the difference between what you earn and what you spend. It shows how profitable a business is. If a company has a good margin, it means it makes a lot of money compared to its costs.
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The company reported a high profit margin, which made investors happy.
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The margin was so low that the company struggles to stay in business.
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What is the profit margin for this product?
Contexte : « writing »
(noun) the empty space around the sides of a page. When you write in a notebook, the margins are the blank parts that help keep the writing neat and organized.
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She wrote notes in the margins of her book to help remember important points.
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There were no margins left on the page, and it looked messy.
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How much margin do you leave when you write?
Contexte : « risk management »
(noun) the amount by which something is considered safe or acceptable. It shows how much risk you can take before it becomes dangerous.
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He built a safety margin into his budget to avoid overspending.
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Without a safety margin, any unexpected expense could lead to trouble.
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What safety margin do you think is necessary for this project?
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