1. An increase in the profit margin or the difference between revenue and costs in a business or financial transaction
The company achieved a margin increase of 5% this quarter through cost reduction strategies.
A empresa conseguiu um aumento de margem de 5% neste trimestre através de estratégias de redução de custos.
2. In trading, an increase in the amount of money required as collateral for leveraged positions
The broker announced a margin increase for volatile stocks to reduce risk exposure.
A corretora anunciou um aumento de margem para ações voláteis para reduzir a exposição ao risco.