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[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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