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noun

ˈmär-jən

Definition of margin

as in edge

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something the margins of the paper should only be an inch wide

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verb

as in to border

to serve as a border for the riverbed is margined by a flat beach of smooth rocks

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The film continues Majidi’s longstanding thematic preoccupation with the moral pressures faced by people on society’s margins, as seen in earlier festival-winning works like The Color of Paradise (1999) and Baran (2001). — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 Build in a margin of error Think back to the promises your colleague has made to you, write them down and compare them to the outcome. — Dorie Clark, Contributor, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Verb

Protecting margins The challenge isn’t simply detecting token theft or fraud, but rather deciding how to respond. — Sarita Singh, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026 Model private label as taking on manufacturer-grade risk, not just margin upside, before scaling it. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for margin

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Noun

Details like floor-to-ceiling glass and oak ceilings add to the home’s grandeur, and a fire pit at the edge of the lawn—plus private beach access—are ideal for travelers who want to soak in the salty breeze.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026
For a cold moment the silence locked a grip on our table, though it was broken, at the edges, by the golf commentators moaning and harrumphing, Rory McIlroy having had a canary on a seventeenth fairway somewhere this championship Sunday.

— Kevin Barry, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of edge

Verb

In contrast, the United States borders two benign neighbors and enjoys open sailing on two vast oceans.

— Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026
Neighboring Pennsylvania is battling a fast-spreading ‌outbreak, ⁠with 977 cases and five deaths as of October 2, mostly in rural counties that border New York, the order said.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of border

Noun

Like conventional pickup toppers, the Trunk mounts to the upper perimeter of the pickup bed, leaving most of the bed's volume untouched.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026
The question is whether there’s a late-game assassin (traditionally a perimeter player) on the roster.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of perimeter

Noun

The small, irregular pearls appeared around the armholes of a long and lean mesh dress, and as the delicate edging on a beautiful citron yellow flapper dress with sheer panels.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
After spending eight hours Sunday cutting, edging, shredding, digging and ripping at things in the yard and in the garage, my advice to younger readers is to invest in high-quality tools.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of edging

Noun

Anger can provide useful information, signaling that something is unfair, a boundary has been crossed, or an important goal is being blocked.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
That slight sense of unease, coupled with Faith’s crystalline country voice and boundary-pushing songwriting, is at the core of her record Cherry Valley (and the recent deluxe version, Cherry Valley Forever).

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026

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