margin Meaning & Definition
What Does Margin Mean?
Margin is a noun that means The edge of the paper, typically left blank when printing but sometimes used for annotations etc. It can also mean The edge or border of any flat surface. As a verb, it means To add a margin to; to furnish with a margin. As a verb, it means To add a margin to.
Margin at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈmɑː.d͡ʒɪn// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | edge, tolerance and border |
| Plural | margins |
| Verb forms | margins, margining, margined |
Margin Definition (Noun)
- The edge of the paper, typically left blank when printing but sometimes used for annotations etc.
- The edge or border of any flat surface.
- The edge defining inclusion in or exclusion from a set or group.
- A difference or ratio between results, characteristics, scores.
margin of victory
- A permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits.
margin of error
- The yield or profit; the selling price minus the cost of production.
- Collateral security deposited with a broker, to compensate the broker in the event of loss in the speculative buying and selling of stocks, commodities, etc.
- That which is ancillary; periphery.
This model merely nips at the margins.
- The shape of the edge of a leaf.
Margin as a Verb
- To add a margin to; to furnish with a margin.
- To enter (notes etc.) into the margin.
- To trade (securities etc.) on margin (collateral).
Verb
- To add a margin to.
Synonyms of Margin
Margin synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Margin
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Margin in a Sentence
margin of victory
margin of error
This model merely nips at the margins.
Word Forms & Grammar
margin (plural margins)
margin (third-person singular simple present margins, present participle margining, simple past and past participle margined)
Words That Rhyme With Margin
Origin of Margin
From Middle English margyn, from Latin marginem (possibly via Old French margin), accusative of margō (“edge, brink, border, margin”). Doublet of marge and margo.
Margin Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of margin is //ˈmɑː.d͡ʒɪn//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Margin
Is margin a noun or a verb?
Margin is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for margin?
Close synonyms of margin are edge, tolerance and border. See the full list of margin synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of margin?
The plural of margin is margins.
What is the past tense of margin?
The past tense of margin is margined. The present participle is margining.