margin (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːdʒɪn/

Definition

The blank space around the edges of a page, or the edge of something.

Examples

• The teacher asked students to write their answers in the right-hand margin.

• The book had wide margins, making it easy to read.

• He wrote a note in the margin of the newspaper.

How to Use margin

in the margin (prepositional phrase)

Located in the blank space at the side of a page. — "He scribbled a note in the margin."

margin of error (collocation)

The amount by which a result may differ from the true value. — "Statistical analysis includes a margin of error."

profit margin (collocation)

The difference between the cost of a product and the price it is sold for. — "The retailer aims for a 20% profit margin."

win by a margin (collocation)

To achieve victory by a certain amount or difference. — "The candidate won the election by a significant margin."

Synonyms of margin

Words with a similar meaning to margin:

• border
• edge
• periphery
• brink

Antonyms of margin

Words with the opposite meaning to margin:

• center
• middle

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