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marginal

Pronunciation: [ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəl]

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Learn how to use marginal in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “importance”

(adjective) something that is not very important or only slightly valuable. If something is marginal, it doesn't really make a big difference or it's on the edge of being important.

Example

She made a marginal improvement in her math skills after a little extra practice.

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His contribution to the project was marginal and didn’t help much.

Example

Do you think that change will have a marginal effect on the results?

Context: “economics”

(adjective) this refers to something that is at the edge or limit of a situation, like when talking about costs or benefits. If something is marginal in economics, it usually means it's about small changes that can affect decisions.

Example

The company made a marginal profit after adjusting its prices slightly.

Example

The marginal cost of producing one more toy was too high for the business.

Example

How does marginal revenue affect the company's pricing strategy?

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Pronunciation: [ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəl]

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