The margin
Example: Margin measures difference between revenue and cost in transactions
Definition
"The margin" in finance refers to the difference between the revenue generated from a transaction and the cost incurred to make that transaction. It measures profitability by showing how much money is earned over the expense, often expressed as a percentage or absolute value.
Etymology
The term "the margin" originates from the Latin word 'margo,' meaning edge or border. In financial contexts, it metaphorically represents the 'edge' or difference between two values, such as revenue and cost. Did you know that originally, margins were literally the blank edges of a page where notes were made, symbolizing a space or difference?
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"The margin" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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