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gain
the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
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noun
the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
noun
the advantageous quality of being beneficial
noun
the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
noun
a quantity that is added
“there was an addition to property taxes this year”
verb
increase (one's body weight)
“She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising”
verb
increase or develop
“the peace movement gained momentum”
verb
rise in rate or price
“The stock market gained 24 points today”
verb
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
“The home team was gaining ground”
verb
reach a destination, either real or abstract
“We hit Detroit by noon”
verb
win something through one's efforts
“I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese”
verb
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
“How much do you make a month in your new job?”
verb
derive a benefit from
“She profited from his vast experience”
verb
obtain
“derive pleasure from one's garden”
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there was an addition to property taxes this year
they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks
She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising
the peace movement gained momentum
the car gathers speed
The stock market gained 24 points today
The home team was gaining ground
After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference
win points
We hit Detroit by noon
The water reached the doorstep
We barely made it to the finish line
I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts
I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
Gain an understanding of international finance
win someone's confidence and friendship
How much do you make a month in your new job?
She earns a lot in her new job
this merger brought in lots of money
He clears $5,000 each month
She profited from his vast experience
derive pleasure from one's garden
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