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margins

Pronunciation: [ˈmɑrdʒɪnz]

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Learn how to use margins in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

What is the profit margin for this product?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

How much margin do you leave when you write?

Context: “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.

Example

He built a safety margin into his budget to avoid overspending.

Example

Without a safety margin, any unexpected expense could lead to trouble.

Example

What safety margin do you think is necessary for this project?

How to pronounce margins

Pronunciation: [ˈmɑrdʒɪnz]

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