transcription, транскрипция: [ mɑ:(r)dʒɪn(ə)l ]
( marginals)
1.
If you describe something as marginal , you mean that it is small or not very important.
This is a marginal improvement on October...
The role of the opposition party proved marginal.
ADJ
2.
If you describe people as marginal , you mean that they are not involved in the main events or developments in society because they are poor or have no power.
The tribunals were established for the well-integrated members of society and not for marginal individuals...
≠ mainstream
ADJ
3.
In political elections, a marginal seat or constituency is one which is usually won or lost by only a few votes, and is therefore of great interest to politicians and journalists. ( BRIT )
...the views of voters in five marginal seats.
ADJ : usu ADJ n
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A marginal is a marginal seat. ( BRIT )
The votes in the marginals are those that really count...
N-COUNT
4.
Marginal activities, costs, or taxes are not the main part of a business or an economic system, but often make the difference between its success or failure, and are therefore important to control. ( BUSINESS )
The analysts applaud the cuts in marginal businesses, but insist the company must make deeper sacrifices...
ADJ : usu ADJ n