gain
gain Lexical Profile
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• noun
An increase in wealth, resources, value, or advantage; profit or benefit.
"The company reported a substantial financial gain at the end of the fiscal quarter."
An increase or advance in amount, degree, size, weight, or progress.
"Regular strength training and a balanced diet contributed to a steady gain in muscle mass."
A factor or ratio by which signal power, voltage, or current is increased by an electronic amplifier or audio circuit.
"The sound engineer lowered the microphone gain to prevent distortion during the loud vocal passages."
• verb
To obtain, acquire, or secure something desired, favorable, or beneficial through effort or process.
"Interns gain valuable practical experience by working alongside senior researchers."
To increase in weight, speed, amount, value, or intensity.
"The train began to gain speed as it left the mountain pass and entered the flat valley."
To get closer to a person or thing being pursued in a race or chase (usually followed by 'on' or 'upon').
"In the final lap of the marathon, the challenger began to gain rapidly on the frontrunner."
To reach or arrive at a destination or desired place, especially after sustained effort.
"After hours of rowing against the current, the crew finally gained the shelter of the harbor."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French 'gagnier' (to earn, win, or cultivate land), which ultimately derives from a Frankish root meaning 'to forage, graze, or pasture' before evolving to denote agricultural yield and financial profit.