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Gross (Noun)

The entire amount of income before any deductions are made.

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

The company's gross revenue for the quarter was a record high.
Her gross income was higher than her husband's, but after taxes and deductions, they took home about the same amount.
The store's gross sales were down 10% from the previous year due to increased competition.
The employee's gross pay was $50,000 per year, but after benefits and taxes, the take-home pay was significantly lower.
The country's gross domestic product grew by 3% last year, despite a decline in manufacturing output.

Twelve dozen.

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Twelve dozen roses make a stunning bouquet and also make a full gross.
He placed a large order for twelve dozen candles to fill his warehouse, so it's one gross to go.
Since twelve dozen bagels will satisfy all your employees' snack cravings for weeks, she brought home one gross from the market.
My new jewelry inventory totals a full gross or twelve dozen fancy pendants just for online orders.
Some warehouses like hers offer significant discounts if a business is buying more than twelve dozen (or a full gross) shoes for office needs.