Meaning Of The Word Gain

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gain
verb: If a person or place gains something such as an ability or quality, they gradually get more of it.

gain in American English 1
an increase; addition
to get by labor; earn
intransitive verb: to improve; make progress; advance
transitive verb: to get (something desired), esp. as a result of one's efforts

gain in American English 2
a groove or mortise, as in a piece of wood, into which another piece can be fitted
noun: a notch, dado, or mortise cut into a piece of wood, as to receive another piece or to house a flap of a hinge
transitive verb: to make a gain or gains in

GAIN in British English
noun acronym for: Guaranteed Annual Income

gain in British English 1
noun: something won, acquired, earned, etc; profit; advantage
verb: to acquire (something desirable); obtain

gain in British English 2
noun: a notch, mortise, or groove, esp one cut to take the flap of a butt hinge
verb: to cut a gain or gains in

gain in Electrical Engineering
noun: Gain is the amount of amplification that an amplifier circuit produces.

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