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Meaning of margin
The primary meaning of the word "margin" is a strip of land or a boundary that marks the outer limit of something.
Etymology of margin
The word "margin" originates from the Latin word "margō", which means to mark or border, and is also related to "mārgō", meaning edge or border
The term has been in use since the 15th century to describe a boundary or edge of something
Synonyms
Definitions
- A strip of land or sea marking the boundary between two areas
- The amount by which something is more than or less than another thing
- The difference between the cost of an item and its selling price
- A strip of blank space left around the edge of a page
Usage Examples
- The margin of the page was wide enough to write notes in
- The company's profit margin is higher than expected
- The margin of victory was small, with only a few votes separating the candidates
- The margin of error in the survey was plus or minus 3%