Margin Definition & Meaning
margin
- noun
- the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
- an amount beyond the minimum necessary; "the margin of victory"
- the amount of collateral a customer deposits with a broker when borrowing from the broker to buy securities
- (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
- the blank space that surrounds the text on a page; "he jotted a note in the margin"
- a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
"Margin" in song lyrics
See how margin is used in real songs:
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"Sell those hard things to make my lump margin"
Buddha Monk — Sling Them Stones -
"This the fast lane, move over to the margin"
Celph Titled f/ Fabolous, Hot Karl, Redman — Blao! -
"Never starving Mastercharging past the margin"
Chill Rob G — Ride the Rhythm
Words that rhyme with margin
Usage tips for "margin"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "margin" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for margin to find words that pair well.
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- What does margin mean?
- the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary an amount beyond the minimum necessary; "the margin of victory" the amount of collateral a customer deposits with a broker when borrowing from the broker to buy securities (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold the blank space that surrounds the text on a page; "he jotted a note in the margin" a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
- What part of speech is margin?
- Margin is a noun.
- How many definitions does margin have?
- Margin has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).