Gains Word Meaning

late 15th century (as a noun, originally in the sense ‘booty’): from Old French gaigne (noun), gaignier (verb), of Germanic origin

obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable)

obtain or secure something wanted

• we gained entry to the car in five seconds
• nothing would be gained by talking about it
• the process has gained the confidence of the industry
• their blend of acoustic folk pop gained them several chart hits

reach or arrive at (a destination)

reach or arrive at destination

• we gained the ridge

increase the amount or rate of (something, typically weight or speed)

increase amount or rate of

• I have gained weight over the years

an increase in wealth or resources

increase in wealth or resources

• the pursuit of personal gain
• shares showed gains of up to 21 per cent

the factor by which power or voltage is increased in an amplifier or other electronic device, usually expressed as a logarithm

factor by which power is increased

• an amplifier of high gain