1the edge or border of something:the eastern margin of the Indian Ocean
the blank border on each side of the print on a page:the notations in the margin
2an amount by which something is won:they won by a convincing 17-point margin
an amount of something included so as to be sure of success or safety:there was no margin for error
the furthest limit of possibility, success, etc.:the lighting is brighter than before but is still at the margins of acceptability
a profit margin:launching these new products helped increase margins and market share
Finance a sum deposited with a broker to cover the risk of loss on a transaction or account.
Australian/NZ an increment to a basic wage, paid for extra skill or responsibility.
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1provide with an edge or border:the plant’s leaves are margined with yellow
2deposit an amount of money with a broker as security for (an account or transaction): (as adjective margined)a margined transaction
3 archaic annotate or summarize (a text) in the margins:these he deals forth as the notable Matters, margined for better Notice
margin of error
a small amount that is allowed for in case of miscalculation or change of circumstances:it is well within the margin of error for this sort of calculation
