Meaning of Gain | Babel Free
ɡeɪnDefinitions
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The act of gaining; acquisition. countable, uncountable
- A surname.
- A square or bevelled notch cut out of a girder, binding joist, or other timber which supports a floor beam, so as to receive the end of the floor beam.
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The thing or things gained. countable, uncountable
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The factor by which a signal is multiplied. countable, uncountable
Equivalents
Examples
“All running headlong after greedie ſpoiles: And more regarding gaine than victorie:”
“the lust of gain, in the spirit of Cain”
“When power is sought primarily for private gain, the social fabric decays and unravels.”
“Everyone shall share in the gains.”
“There follows the high and low-frequency replay equalization, which normally involves two adjustments with a further control allowing the replay gain to be set.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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