gain
B2Frequent NGSL-1UK /ɡeɪn/US /ɡeɪn/
Meaning
noun
an increase in the amount of something, especially in wealth or weight
“The opposition made unexpected gains in the last election.”
verb
to obtain or win something, especially something that you need or want
“gain something, They managed to gain access to secret files.”
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“And the slowed CPU performance gains is happening”
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“Every day, I saw more evidence about the evils humankind will inflict on their fellow humans to gain or maintain power.”
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