Margin

Meaning

The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed

The edge or border of something; the amount by which something is won or falls short.

Example Sentences

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The company increased its profit margin last year.

Example Expressions

on the margins

Synonyms

edge, border, boundary, rim, periphery, allowance, leeway

Entry 1

edge, border, boundary, rim, periphery

Entry 2

edge, border, boundary, allowance, leeway

Antonyms

center, middle, core, interior

Entry 1

center, middle, core, interior

Entry 2

center, core, middle

Collocations

profit margin, safety margin, narrow margin, wide margin, winning margin, margin of error

Entry 1

profit margin, safety margin, narrow margin, wide margin

Entry 2

profit margin, narrow margin, winning margin, margin of error