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Definition of

gross margin

  • 1. Finance

    difference between borrower's interest payments and lender's costs the difference between the interest rate paid by a borrower and the cost of the funds to the lender

  • 2. Accounting

    percentage difference between income and costs the difference between revenue and cost of revenue expressed as a percentage

  • 3. Operations & Production

    difference between unit's manufacturing cost and sale price the difference between the manufacturing cost of a unit of output and the price at which it is sold.

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    • Abbr GM
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Definitions of ’gross margin’ and meaning of ’gross margin’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’gross margin’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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