margin

Definitions


[ˈmɑːdʒɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the edge or border of something
(e.g: the eastern margin of the Indian Ocean)

- an amount by which something is won
(e.g: they won by a convincing 17-point margin)


Phrases:
- margin of error

Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin margo, margin- ‘edge’


[ˈmɑːdʒɪn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- provide with an edge or border
(e.g: the plant's leaves are margined with yellow)

- deposit an amount of money with a broker as security for (an account or transaction)
(e.g: new contracts are margined with the winnings of previously held contracts)


Phrases:
- margin of error

Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin margo, margin- ‘edge’




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