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   gain

   /ɡeɪn/

   verb

   • 1. obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable): "we gained entry to the car in five seconds" Similar obtaingetacquirecome byprocuresecureattainachieveearnwincaptureclinchpick upcarry offreapgatherreceivebe givenbe awardedcome away withinformal:landnetbagpotscoopwangleswingscorenabcollarcophookget one's hands onget one's mitts onget hold ofwalk away withwalk off withOpposite lose
   • ▪ benefit: "managers would gain from greater openness" Similar profitmake moneyreap financial rewardreap benefitsbenefitdo well out ofmake capital out ofinformal:make a killingmilkcash in onOpposite lose
   • ▪ win over to one's interest or views: archaic "to gratify the queen, and gain the court"
   • 2. reach or arrive at (a destination): "we gained the ridge" Similar reacharrive atget tocome toget as far asmakemake it toattainset foot onend up atland up atfetch up atinformal:hitwind up at
   • 3. increase the amount or rate of (something, typically weight or speed): "I have gained weight over the years" Similar increase input onadd onbuild upacquire more of somethingOpposite lose
   • ▪ increase in value: "shares gained for the third day in a row" Similar earnbring inmakegetget paidpocketcleargrossnetrealizeinformal:rake inhaul inbag
   • ▪ (of a clock or watch) become fast by (a specific amount of time): "this atomic clock will neither gain nor lose a second in the next 1 million years"

   noun

   • 1. an increase in wealth or resources: "the pursuit of personal gain" Similar profitearningsincomeadvantagebenefitrewardemolumentyieldreturnwinningsreceiptsproceedsdividendinterestpercentagetakingsinformal:pickingscuttakerake-offdivvywhackslice of the cakebunceOpposite loss
   • ▪ a thing that is achieved or acquired: "the potential gain from rail privatization would be a more commercial railway"
   • 2. the factor by which power or voltage is increased in an amplifier or other electronic device, usually expressed as a logarithm: "an amplifier of high gain"

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

   Derivatives

   • 1. gainable adjective
   • 2. gainer noun

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2. www.investopedia.com › terms › cCapital Gains: Definition, Rules, Taxes, and Asset Types

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   Nov 1, 2024 · A capital gain refers to the increase in a capital asset's value over its original purchase price and is considered to be realized when the asset is sold.

3. www.accountingtools.com › articles › gainGain definition — AccountingTools

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   Apr 2, 2024 · What is a Gain? A gain is derived from an increase in the value of an . It is considered to be if the asset is sold to a third party, resulting in a . A gain is considered to be unrealized if the asset has not yet been sold. How to Calculate a Gain.

4. www.investopedia.com › ask › answersWhat Are Unrealized Gains and Losses? - Investopedia

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   Nov 4, 2024 · A gain occurs when the current price of an asset rises above the amount that an investor paid for it. A loss means the price has dropped since the investment was...

5. www.investopedia.com › ask › answersCapital Gains vs. Dividend Income: What's the Difference? - ...

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   May 28, 2024 · Capital gains are profits that occur when an investment is sold at a higher price than the original purchase price. Dividend income is paid out of the profits of...

6. money.usnews.com › investing › termCapital Gain Definition | Investing Dictionary | U.S. News

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   Dec 8, 2023 · Capital gain is the amount that capital assets increase in value over time. Capital assets include any item that can appreciate in value. This includes real estate , collectible...

7. www.merriam-webster.com › sentences › gainExamples of 'Gain' in a Sentence - Merriam-Webster

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   Jan 16, 2024 · Definition of gain. Synonyms for gain. The medication can cause nausea and weight gain. JetBlue spiked 11% on the news before paring the gain to 5.9%. — Madlin Mekelburg, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2024. Wage gains have cooled, but are also faster than pre-2020. — Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2023.

8. www.cnbc.com › select › capital-gains-tax-what-is-itCapital Gains Tax: What Is It, How Does It Work and Who Pays? - ...

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   Apr 2, 2024 · A capital gains tax is a levy placed on profits from the sale of an asset, whether its a physical asset — like a house, car or boat — or intangible assets — like stocks, bonds, mutual funds...

9. www.fool.com › terms › rWhat Is a Realized Gain? | The Motley Fool

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   Jun 4, 2024 · A realized gain is the profit on an investment that you've sold or that has been finalized. This is in contrast to an unrealized gain, which is the gain you've made on...

10. www.askdifference.com › get-vs-gainGet vs. Gain — What’s the Difference?

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    Mar 12, 2024 · Receiving, becoming, moving to a place or condition. Improvement, increase, measurable acquisition. Examples in Sentences. E.g., I got a letter in the mail. E.g.,

11. www.investopedia.com › ask › answersGains and Losses vs. Revenue and Expenses: What's the Difference?

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    Nov 12, 2024 · Key Takeaways. Gains and losses are the opposing financial results that will be produced through a company's non-primary operations and production processes....