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Margin Marginal Marginalize Marginalise - Margin Meaning - Marginal Examples - English Vocabulary
Master English Vocabulary: The Many Meanings of "Margin"

Do you know what a margin is? While you might think of the white space on a piece of paper, this word is incredibly versatile in English, used in business, sports, and social contexts!

In this lesson, we explore the literal and figurative meanings of "margin" and its related words like "marginal" and "marginalize."

What you will learn in this video:

The Literal Margin: Why we have margins on our paper (and the interesting history of "marginalia").
Profit Margin: A simple explanation of this essential business term.
Winning by a Margin: How we use the word in sports or elections to describe the difference between winning and losing.
Marginal & Marginalize: What it means for something to be of "marginal" importance, and the serious social meaning of "marginalizing" groups of people.
Key Phrases & Words Covered:

Marginalia (Notes in the margins)
Profit Margin
A Wide/Narrow Margin
To Marginalize
Marginal (e.g., "A marginal improvement")
Practice your English! Can you use "margin" or "marginal" in a sentence? Try it out in the comments below, and I'll give you feedback!

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