Margins: meaning, definitions and examples

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margins

 

[ ˈmɑːdʒɪnz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in books

The blank border on each side of the print on a page.

Synonyms

border, edge, perimeter

Examples of usage

  • The text is aligned with the left margin.
  • She wrote notes in the margins of her textbook.
Context #2 | Noun

in economics

The amount by which revenue from sales exceeds costs in a business.

Synonyms

markup, profit margin

Examples of usage

  • The company needs to increase its margins to improve profitability.
  • Higher margins lead to higher profits.
Context #3 | Noun

in politics

The prevailing trend or tendency of public opinion or of the media.

Synonyms

extremes, tendency, trend

Examples of usage

  • The margins of the political spectrum are becoming more polarized.
  • The candidate won by a narrow margin.

Translations

Translations of the word "margins" in other languages:

🇵🇹 margens

🇮🇳 किनारे

🇩🇪 Ränder

🇮🇩 tepi

🇺🇦 поля

🇵🇱 marginesy

🇯🇵 余白 (よはく)

🇫🇷 marges

🇪🇸 márgenes

🇹🇷 kenarlar

🇰🇷 여백

🇸🇦 هوامش

🇨🇿 okraje

🇸🇰 okraje

🇨🇳 边缘

🇸🇮 robovi

🇮🇸 jaðar

🇰🇿 жиегі

🇬🇪 ზღვარი

🇦🇿 kənar

🇲🇽 márgenes

Word origin

The word 'margins' originated from the Latin word 'margo', meaning 'edge'. Over time, it has evolved to represent not only the blank spaces around printed material but also the profit edge in business and the prevailing trend in politics.

See also: marginal, marginally.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,196 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.