De marge
Example: Het bedrijf heeft een ruime marge voor investeringen dit jaar.
Definition
"De marge" in finance refers to the difference between the cost of producing or purchasing a product and its selling price, representing the profit made. It indicates how much profit a company retains from sales before expenses, crucial for investment decisions and financial health.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de marge" comes from the Latin word 'margo,' meaning 'edge' or 'border.' Originally, it referred to the edge or border of a page or document, but in finance, it evolved metaphorically to mean the 'margin' or difference between costs and revenue, highlighting the space for profit.
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"De marge" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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