Gain

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NOUN

a quantity that is added

the advantageous quality of being beneficial

the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input

the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating

VERB

obtain

win something through one's efforts

derive a benefit from

reach a destination, either real or abstract

obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

rise in rate or price

increase or develop

earn on some commercial or business transaction

increase (one's body weight)

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