Meaning of the word margins in English

What does margins mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

margins

US /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnz/
UK /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnz/

Plural Noun

1.

the edge or border of something

Example:
Write your notes in the margins of the book.
The river overflowed its margins after the heavy rain.
2.

the difference between the value of sales and the cost of making and selling a product

Example:
The company operates on very thin profit margins.
They need to increase their sales margins to stay competitive.