margin
/ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/
Noun
marginSingular
marginsPlural
1
The blank space around the edges of a page or document
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
2
The edge or border of something
She wrote notes in the margin of the page.
3
An amount by which something is won or falls short; a difference between two quantities
She won the election by a narrow margin of only 500 votes.
4
An extra amount of something (such as time or money) allowed beyond what is strictly necessary
We need to leave a margin of error in our budget.
5
The difference between the cost of producing something and the price at which it is sold; profit margin
The company needs to increase its profit margin to stay competitive.