Definitions for "gain"
An increase in value, as of an asset. opposite of loss.
The increase of electrical power in decibels.
The factor by which a device increases the amplitude of a signal. Negative gain will result in the attenuation of a signal.
A square or beveled 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.
1. Increase in money or property values over the carrying value of the property, received on the sale or exchange of that property. 2. A mortise, which is a recessed slot or a notch. 3. The cut made into the doorjamb to install the hinge plate to be set flush with the surface.
A beveled shoulder on the end of a mortised brace, for the purpose of giving additional resistance to the shoulder. To make progress. To make grooves or mortises in timber.
Convenient; suitable; direct; near; handy; dexterous; easy; profitable; cheap; respectable.
That which is gained, obtained, or acquired, as increase, profit, advantage, or benefit; -- opposed to loss.
The obtaining or amassing of profit or valuable possessions; acquisition; accumulation.
Feature on video cameras often utilized to boost overall video level in low-light conditions (see "noise"). Recent video cameras and HD cameras often offer "negative gain" to allow user to open iris thereby decreasing depth-of-field.
The system gain of a CCD camera tells you how many electrons are represented by each ADU. Gain is expressed in electrons/ADU. For example, a CCD camera with a gain of 1.3 converts 1.3 electrons into one ADU. So, if you were to measure a pixel value of 2500 ADU for some area of the image, that value corresponds to 2500 x 1.3 = 3250 electrons collected by that particular photosite. Equivalently, a camera with a gain of 2.5 would convert those same 3250 electrons into an ADU value of just 1300. This can be useful in calculations of optimum exposure times and photometric measurements. (Technically, most cameras add a 100 ADU pedestal, so ADU values are normally 100 less than measured.)
A method of adjusting a CCD sensor's sensitivity to light.
Measures the light-reflecting ability of a projection screen. The higher the number, the greater the amount of light reflected back to the viewer(s).
A measurement of the reflectivity of the screen. High gain screens were necessary for old projectors with low light output. However, teaming a high gain fabric with a contemporary projector will result in two major negatives - a narrow viewing angle and colour shift. Matte white (gain = 1.1) is best for contemporary projectors. See Screen Materials.
The amount by which a reflective screen (or surface of some sort) reflects light hitting it.
A term used in a PID loop calculation. It is the "P" in PID, since gain is the inverse of proportional band. Gain acts directly on the change in error since the last scan.
This is another way of expressing the "P" part of the PID controller. GAIN = 100/(Proportional Band). The more gain a controller has the faster the loop response and more oscillatory the process.
a relative proposition
A measure of a student's exposure to content that is indexed in terms of level (AVG) in a course. The meaning of level is relative to the course itself. (ie, Gain is a segment of a CCC course that has been completed by not necessarily mastered.)
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To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition; as, to gain a battle; to gain a case at law; to gain a prize.
the advantageous quality of being beneficial
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; "The home team was gaining ground"; "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference"
moving in the opposite direction of the skill you are performing. opposite of travelling
Travel arising from excessive displacement of the hips in initiation of somersault movements; e.g. travelling forwards in a back somersault. Carries same penalties from Execution Judge as "Travel".
Travel in the opposite direction to the rotation, eg. travelling forwards in a back somersault
To make up a specified time during passage of a specified portion of the rally course. The gain time is subtracted from the time required to traverse the specified portion of the rally course at the given average speed. The specified portion of the course in which the gain is operative is a free zone.
To make up a specified time during passage of a specified distance. The gain time is subtracted from the time required at the given average speed to traverse the specified distance. The specified distance in which a gain is operative is a free zone.
Decrease the amount of time for passage of a specified distance by the specified amount of time. Where a gain is operative is a free zone.
Gain (ISBN 0-374-15996-3) is a novel by Richard Powers published by in 1998. It intertwines two stories: the first is the history of Clare International, a chemical conglomerate with origins in soap manufacturing in the early 18th century; the second is of Laura Bodey, a 42-year-old divorcée living near Clare International's headquarters who develops ovarian cancer.
To reach; to attain to; to arrive at; as, to gain the top of a mountain; to gain a good harbor.
reach a destination, either real or abstract; "We hit Detroit by noon"; "The water reached the doorstep"; "We barely made it to the finish line"; "I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts"
a group active neighbors who are working in blockwatch groups in Seattle to enhance community and decrease crime in the areas between Aurora a
Usually a term associated with gyros, it describes the sensitivity of the gyro. Too much gain causes the tail to wag back and forth, while too little gain won't hold the tail steady.
The value by which every pixel is multiplied to achieve a histogram stretching operation.
in electronic circuitry, a linear factor that is used in a device as a multiplier after calibration. The sensitivity of a probe is adjusted by changing the gain.
A kind of rough sensititivy control for an incoming sound channel on a mixer.
The ability to change the audibility of the sound, such as during a fade in or fade out of music.
Any inNARse in value or monetary holdings.
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A means of emphasizing or de-emphasizing any of the channel filters used in a MAP. In SPEAK, the Gains are applied to each filter before the maxima are selected. Unit of measurement is dB.
The relationship between the energy of an incoming photon and the PHA response.
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; "How much do you make a month in your new job?"; "She earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "He clears $5,000 each month"
To draw into any interest or party; to win to one's side; to conciliate.
the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
Excess of REVENUES received over costs relating to a specific transaction.
a quantity that is added; "there was an addition to property taxes this year"; "they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks"
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1. A measurement of the amount of white in a video picture. 2. Audio levels or loudness.
See audio gain.
Functionally similar to ‘contrast’ in a visual system, gain sets the span between the minimum and maximum thermal intensities that can be imaged simultaneously.
See system gain.
obtain; "derive pleasure from one's garden"
win something through one's efforts; "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"; "Gain an understanding of international finance"
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To get, incur, or receive, as loss, harm, or damage.
Gone away network information. Network through which lenders share information on customers with debts who have moved home without telling their lenders of a forwarding address. Information may include recently known addresses.