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"Gain" Definition
noun
A notch or mortise cut into a board to receive another part.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
An increase in amount or degree: a gain in operating income.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Electronics An increase in signal power, voltage, or current by an amplifier, expressed as the ratio of output to input. Also called amplification.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Progress; advancement: The country made economic gains under the new government.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Something gained or acquired: territorial gains.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
idiom
Gain ground To progress, advance, or increase: Stock prices gained ground yesterday.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Gain time To delay or prolong something until a desired event occurs.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Gain time To run too fast. Used of a timepiece.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb-transitive
To attain in competition or struggle; win: gained a decisive victory; gained control of the company.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To become fast by (a specified amount of time). Used of a timepiece: My watch gains four minutes a day.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To come to; reach: gained the top of the mountain. See Synonyms at reach.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To cut out a gain in.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To increase by (a specific amount): gained 15 pounds; the market gained 30 points.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb-intransitive
To become better; improve: gaining in health.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To close a gap; get closer: The runners in the back gained steadily on the leader.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To increase a lead.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To increase; grow: gained in experience and maturity; a painting that gained in value.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To operate or run fast. Used of a timepiece.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb
To run fast.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To get closer to something pursued .
Source: Merriam-Webster
To increase in weight.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To improve in health or ability.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To get advantage .
Source: Merriam-Webster
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