The edge or border of something. She wrote notes in the margin of her notebook.
The amount by which a thing is won or falls short. The team won the match by a narrow margin.
An amount of something included so as to be sure of success or safety. They allowed a margin for error in their calculations.
The difference between the cost and the selling price of a product. The company increased its profit margin by reducing production costs.
The blank space surrounding the text on a page. The teacher asked the students to leave a one-inch margin on their essays.
Collateral deposited with a broker or exchange to cover the credit risk of a transaction. Traders had to post additional margin after prices moved sharply.