"Marginally" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Marginally" Meaning

Marginally means slightly or to a limited extent. It is used to describe something that is almost, but not quite, good or satisfactory.

"Marginally" Examples

Marginally

Marginally is an adverb that means slightly or barely. Here are five examples of its usage:

The new restaurant has marginally better service than the old one, but the food is still a problem. ([meaning: slightly better but still not great])
The new employee is marginally proficient in the language, but it's clear she's still learning. ([meaning: slightly knowledgeable but not expert-level])
The company's profits were marginally higher last quarter than the previous one. ([meaning: barely increased])
The athlete's time in the marathon was marginally faster than her personal best. ([meaning: slightly faster])
The student's grade on the exam was marginally above the minimum passing score. ([meaning: barely above the threshold])