📊margin

noun
/ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Meaning

The edge or border of something; the amount by which something is won or falls short.
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed

Example Sentences

The company increased its profit margin last year.

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Example Expressions

on the margins

Synonyms

edge, border, boundary, allowance, leeway, rim, periphery
Entry 1
edge, border, boundary, allowance, leeway
Entry 2
edge, border, boundary, rim, periphery

Antonyms

center, core, middle, interior
Entry 1
center, core, middle
Entry 2
center, middle, core, interior

Collocations

profit margin, narrow margin, winning margin, margin of error, safety margin, wide margin
Entry 1
profit margin, narrow margin, winning margin, margin of error
Entry 2
profit margin, safety margin, narrow margin, wide margin

More Example Sentences

The voices of marginalized communities should be reflected in the policymaking process.

My research will play a direct role in improving the living standards of marginalized communities in Bangladesh.

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