Definitions

1. verb

to get or acquire something, especially as a result of effort or skill

“She spent months training to gain a competitive edge in the sport.”

2. noun

something that is obtained or achieved, especially as a result of effort or skill

“The company’s financial gain was due to their innovative marketing strategy.”

3. noun

a movement or a shift in a particular direction

“The gain in the company’s stock was due to the positive news about their new product.”

4. noun

the distance between the center of a magnet and a point on its magnetic field

“The gain of the magnet affected the sensitivity of the compass.”

5. verb

to increase in amount or degree

“The population gain in the city was due to the influx of new residents.”

6. verb

to move or turn in a particular direction

“The ship began to gain on its rival as it picked up speed.”