Margin Definition

margin
noun
  1. the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
  2. an amount beyond the minimum necessary; "the margin of victory"
  3. the amount of collateral a customer deposits with a broker when borrowing from the broker to buy securities
  4. (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
  5. the blank space that surrounds the text on a page; "he jotted a note in the margin"
  6. a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

"Margin" in song lyrics

See how margin is used in real songs:

  • "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

Usage tips for "margin"

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