margin
|mar/gin|
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/ˈmɑrdʒɪn/
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/ˈmɑːdʒɪn/
edge or border
Etymology
Etymology Information
'margin' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'margo,' where 'margo' meant 'edge or border.'
Historical Evolution
'margo' transformed into the Old French word 'marge,' and eventually became the modern English word 'margin' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'edge or border,' but over time it evolved to include meanings related to profit and difference.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the edge or border of something.
The text is aligned with the left margin of the page.
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Noun 2
an amount by which something is won or falls short.
The team won by a margin of 10 points.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35