margin of safety en · NOUN
Meanings
- The difference between the intrinsic value of a stock and its market price.
- The strength of a business measured by the amount of income earned above the break-even point.
- The difference between a therapeutic dose of a medication and a toxic dose.
- The ratio of the strength of a structure to the requirements placed on that structure.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| safety margin | alternative | lexicographic | |
| margins of safety | Number=Plur | lexicographic |