the ratio of the output signal of an amplifier to the input signal, usually measured in decibels
Derived forms
gainable (ˈgainable)
adjective
Word origin
C15: from Old French gaaignier, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German weidenen to forage, hunt
gain in British English2
(ɡeɪn)
noun
1.
a notch, mortise, or groove, esp one cut to take the flap of a butt hinge
verb
2. (transitive)
to cut a gain or gains in
Word origin
C17: of obscure origin
GAIN in British English
(ɡeɪn)
noun acronym for(in Canada)
Guaranteed Annual Income
gain in American English1
(geɪn)
noun
1.
an increase; addition
; specif.,
a. [often pl.]
an increase in wealth, earnings, etc.; profit; winnings
b.
an increase in advantage; advantage; improvement
2.
the act of getting something; acquisition; accumulation
3. Electronics
a.
an increase in signal strength when transmitted from one point to another: often expressed in decibels
b.
the ratio of the output current, voltage, or power of an amplifier, receiver, etc. to the respective input
verb transitive
4.
to get by labor; earn
to gain a livelihood
5.
a.
to get by effort or merit, as in competition; win
b.
to cause to be directed toward oneself or itself; attract
to gain one's interest
6.
to get as an increase, addition, profit, or advantage
to gain ten pounds
7.
to make an increase in
to gain speed
8.
to go faster by
my watch gained two minutes
9.
to get to; arrive at; reach
verb intransitive
10.
to make progress; improve or advance, as in health, business, etc.
11.
to acquire wealth or profit
12.
to increase in weight; become heavier
13.
to be fast; said of a clock, etc.
SIMILAR WORDS: get, reach
Idioms:
gain on
gain over
Word origin
ME < OFr gaaigne < gaaignier < Frank *waidanjan, to work, earn, akin to OHG weidenen, to pasture < weide, pasture < IE *witi-, a hunting after < base *wei-, to go, hunt > L via, way, vis, strength
gain in American English2
(geɪn)
US
noun
Carpentry
a groove or mortise, as in a piece of wood, into which another piece can be fitted
gain in Electrical Engineering
(geɪn)
Word forms: (regular plural) gains
noun
(Electrical engineering: Computing and control)
Gain is the amount of amplification that an amplifier circuit produces.
A gain of 2 would mean that the output is scaled to twice the amplitude of the input.
Decibels are units used to express power gain in amplifiers or power loss in passive circuits or cables.
Gain is the amount of amplification that an amplifier circuit produces.
More idioms containing
gain
gain ground
Examples of 'gain' in a sentence
gain
They need reassurance that the next generation will gain from cuts made today.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Release from concern about body image because of an expected weight gain may be another reason.
French, Barbara Coping with Bulimia (1987)
This is also the time when lesser players seek to gain an unfair advantage.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
You can bring out the best in people and gain their respect.
The Sun (2011)
They can undercut the competition or take the currency gain in higher profits.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Students also undertake company projects to gain experience of issues facing actual businesses.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The movement is fast gaining ground elsewhere.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Vat and capital gains tax were increased dramatically.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
That reform was successful for a time but the gains fade.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
There would also be considerable financial gain from commercial interests.
Moynihan, John Kevin Keegan - Black and White (1993)
They should also be better placed to gain competitive advantage by taking a lead in biofuel innovation.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
They emphasise that local people stand to gain far more than they lose.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It is also free from paying capital gains tax on profits.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Each company can gain access to the master database for review.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It works with any phone and is gaining popularity fast.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He will then knock three times to gain entry.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The idea of financial gain for sport still disturbs us.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Retailers need your business and are not afraid to cut prices to gain your custom and your cash.
The Sun (2013)
You may already be gaining from the increased demand for housing through the appreciation of your existing home.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
You would gain 4% more equity in your home and pay off your loan faster.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
One study suggests a fully shaven swimmer gains a 5% advantage in the pool.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This can lead to a downward spiral of weight gain and low self-esteem.
The Sun (2012)
But the textbooks tell you to run your gains, not cut them.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It expected average gains of 7%.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Other clues are dry skin, weight gain and feeling the cold.
The Sun (2015)
In other languages
gain
British English: gain /ɡeɪn/ NOUN
A gain is an improvement or increase.
Figures for new home sales showed a gain of nearly 8%.
American English: gain
Arabic: مَكْسَب
Brazilian Portuguese: ganho
Chinese: 收获
Croatian: porast
Czech: přírůstek
Danish: fortjeneste
Dutch: toename
European Spanish: ganancia
Finnish: hyöty
French: gain
German: Gewinn
Greek: κέρδος
Italian: guadagno
Japanese: 利得
Korean: 증가
Norwegian: gevinst
Polish: zysk
European Portuguese: lucro
Romanian: creștere
Russian: прибавка
Latin American Spanish: ganancia
Swedish: vinst
Thai: ผลกำไร
Turkish: kazanç
Ukrainian: зростання
Vietnamese: sự tăng trưởng
British English: gain /ɡeɪn/ VERB
If you gain something, you get it.
Students can gain experience by working on the college magazine.
American English: gain
Arabic: يَربَحُ
Brazilian Portuguese: ganhar
Chinese: 得到
Croatian: dobiti
Czech: získat
Danish: opnå
Dutch: verwerven
European Spanish: ganar adquirir
Finnish: hyötyä jostakin
French: acquérir obtenir
German: erlangen
Greek: κερδίζω αποκτώ
Italian: ottenere
Japanese: 得る
Korean: ...을 얻다
Norwegian: vinne
Polish: zyskać
European Portuguese: ganhar
Romanian: a câștiga
Russian: приращивать
Latin American Spanish: ganar Avanzar, acercándose a un objeto
Swedish: vinna
Thai: ได้รับ
Turkish: kazanmak
Ukrainian: здобувати
Vietnamese: đạt được
All related terms of 'gain'
gain on
If you gain on someone or something that is moving in front of you, you gradually get closer to them.
for gain
If you do something for gain , you do it in order to get some advantage or profit for yourself, and for no other reason.
gain over
to win over to one's side
gain time
If you do something in order to gain time , you do it in order to give yourself enough time to think of an excuse or a way out of a difficult situation.
brain gain
the immigration into a country of scientists , technologists, academics , etc, attracted by better pay, equipment, or conditions
gain access
If you have access to a building or other place, you are able or allowed to go into it.
gain ground
If something such as an idea or an ideal gains ground , it gradually becomes more widely known or more popular .
capital gain
the amount by which the selling price of a financial asset exceeds its cost
gain benefit
The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
ordinary gain
An ordinary gain is a gain in the course of normal business.
controller gain
In a control loop , the controller gain is the strength of action a controller will take at a particular point below or above the setpoint.
gain influence
Influence is the power to make other people agree with your opinions or do what you want .
gain knowledge
Knowledge is information and understanding about a subject which a person has, or which all people have.
gain on sale
A gain on sale is the amount of money that is made by a company when selling a non-inventory asset for more than its value .
secondary gain
any advantage , as increased attention, disability benefits , or release from unpleasant responsibilities , obtained as a result of having an illness (distinguished from primary gain )
gain perspective
A particular perspective is a particular way of thinking about something, especially one that is influenced by your beliefs or experiences .
gain a reputation
To have a reputation for something means to be known or remembered for it.
gain a qualification
Your qualifications are the examinations that you have passed.
gain on translation
A gain on translation is the amount of money that is made by a company by converting another currency used in a transaction into the functional currency of the company.
automatic gain control
control of a radio receiver in which the gain varies inversely with the magnitude of the input , thus maintaining the output at an approximately constant level
lose weight, gain/put on weight
If someone loses weight , they become lighter . If they gain weight or put on weight , they become heavier .