gains

n a quantity that is added n the advantageous quality of being beneficial n the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input n the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating v obtain v win something through one's efforts v derive a benefit from v reach a destination, either real or abstract v obtain advantages, such as points, etc. v rise in rate or price v increase or develop v earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages v increase (one's body weight)