margins
word · lemma: margin
Definition
Margins are the empty spaces at the edges of a page or the amount by which something, like profits or votes, is higher than another amount.
Usage & Nuances
'Margins' is frequently used in business, printing, and writing. In business, 'profit margins' refers to the difference between costs and sales. In documents, 'margins' means the space around the text. The word is always plural when referring to the page edges.
Example Sentences
Please leave wide margins on your essay.
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I wrote notes in the margins to help me remember key points.
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The company has small profit margins this year.
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Adjust the top and bottom margins of the document.
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With such narrow margins, even a small mistake can hurt profits.
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The election was close, but they won by slim margins in several regions.
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