undermargin

Meanings

Noun

• The lower rim or margin of something.
• The lower margin of a page or of an inset image on a page, where it is possible to add a caption.
• A shortfall; the amount by which the value of an investment purchased on margin falls below the required maintenance amount.

Verb

• To fall below margin; to create an undermargin.
• To buy less on margin than one can afford.

Origin

• under- + margin