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margin

Pronunciation: [ˈmɑːrdʒɪn]

Word

Learn how to use margin in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(noun) the extra money you make after paying for things. It's like the profit from selling lemonade after you pay for the lemons and sugar.

Example

The margin on her lemonade stand was enough to buy new toys.

Example

He realized that the margin on his sales was too small to cover his expenses.

Example

What is the profit margin for your business?

Context: “printing”

(noun) the blank space around the edges of a page. It’s like the empty white space you see around a drawing; it helps to keep the important part of a picture or paper neat.

Example

She liked to leave a wider margin to add her notes beside the text.

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The document had no margin and the text went all the way to the edge, making it hard to read.

Example

How much margin should I leave on this page?

Context: “comparison”

(noun) the difference in scores between two things. It’s like when a team wins a game by several points; that difference is the margin.

Example

Her team won the game by a narrow margin, just one point ahead.

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He lost the race by a large margin, finishing far behind the winner.

Example

What was the margin by which they won the match?

Context: “planning”

(verb) to set aside extra time or resources to ensure success. It’s like if you plan a party and add some extra snacks, just in case more friends come.

Example

They decided to margin their schedule to finish the project early.

Example

He didn't margin his time well and was late for the meeting.

Example

Have you margined your resources for the upcoming event?

How to pronounce margin

Pronunciation: [ˈmɑːrdʒɪn]

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