margin Definition

margin
noun

1. The blank space around a page of writing or print.
2. Any edge, border or fringe.

Thesaurus: boundary, edge, border, limit, perimeter, periphery, brim, rim, brink, confine; Antonym: centre, core.
3. An extra amount, eg of time or money, beyond what should strictly be needed.

Example: allow a margin for error
Thesaurus: allowance, latitude, leeway, play, room, space, surplus.
4. An amount by which one thing exceeds another.

Example: win by a large margin
5. business.
The difference between the selling and buying price of an item; profit.
6. econ.
An upper or lower limit, especially one beyond which it is impossible for a business, etc to exist or operate.
7. finance.
A deposit to protect a broker against loss.

Derivative: margined
adj

Provided with a margin; having a border.

Etymology: 14c: from Latin margo, marginis a border.