margin

Definition

• n. the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
• n. an amount beyond the minimum necessary
• n. the amount of collateral a customer deposits with a broker when borrowing from the broker to buy securities
• n. the blank space that surrounds the text on a page

Word forms

Plural

margins

Example sentences

1. n.

   The margin on this page is too small to write any notes.

2. vt.

   Please margin the important points in the document for clarity.

3. n.

   Make sure the margin is set to one inch for the final print.