Gain (Noun)
Meaning 1
The amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
A quantity that is added; "there was an addition to property taxes this year"; "they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks".
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Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
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Meaning 3
The advantageous quality of being beneficial.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The weight loss program resulted in a significant gain in overall health and wellbeing for its participants.
- Regular exercise can bring numerous health gains, including lower blood pressure and improved cardiovascular function.
- The new marketing strategy is expected to bring substantial financial gain to the company.
- The students made considerable intellectual gains through their summer internships.
- The government's decision to invest in renewable energy will likely bring long-term environmental gains.
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Meaning 4
The amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating.
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.