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Gain (noun)
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /gayn/
What does Gain mean?
1. An increase or decrease in the amplitude of a signal.
Gain is generally a synonym for volume, though it’s often used as another word for distortion.
2. Initial sound level of a sound before it goes through an amplifier.
Gain can also mean the initial sound or signal level before it goes through an amplifier.
Gain synonyms: Volume
Example sentence: “Can you bring down the gain on it.”
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