margin
noun
the space around the printed or written matter on a page.
margins
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pluralof margin.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Chip makers recovered some ground in after-hours trade, though Apple shares fell 3% as margins tightened amid higher supply costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
You have to look at polls and also understand their margins of error.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026
The company delivered a negative surprise in the third quarter as continued China headwinds weighed on group margins, while pricing dynamics were poor and input costs increased, according to Citi.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
She suggests that company profit margins are playing a role in pushing up prices.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
It was recognized as a form of knowledge, but only at the margins.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
