Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Margin.
How to pronounce margin:
US
Margin - as a noun
The boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
border9perimeter13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bound8boundary14edge6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An amount beyond the minimum necessary
Example: "The margin of victory"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
amount8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The amount of collateral a customer deposits with a broker when borrowing from the broker to buy securities
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
security deposit(finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gross profitgross profit marginThe blank space that surrounds the text on a page
Example: "He jotted a note in the margin"
A permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allowance14leeway12tolerance11Margin - as a verb
To add a margin to.
To enter (notes etc.) into the margin.
Example Sentences
"She wrote her notes in the margin of her textbook."
"The company operates on very slim profit margins."
"The text was aligned to the left margin."
"They won the election by a narrow margin."
"There is no room for error in this business; we must work with a wide margin of safety."
Word Game Points
Is MARGIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, margin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MARGIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is MARGIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, margin is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMARGIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is MARGIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, margin is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMARGIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
