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Word: Margin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin margo, margin- ‘edge’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɑːdʒɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the edge or border of something
Short Definition:edge or border
Examples:- the eastern margin of the Indian Ocean
Definition:
an amount by which something is won
Short Definition:amount by which something is won
Examples:- they won by a convincing 17-point margin
Word: Margin
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɑːdʒɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
provide with an edge or border
Short Definition:provide with margin
Examples:- the plant's leaves are margined with yellow
Definition:
deposit an amount of money with a broker as security for (an account or transaction)
Short Definition:deposit money with broker
Examples:- new contracts are margined with the winnings of previously held contracts
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