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Meaning of "gain time" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GAIN TIME

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WHAT DOES GAIN TIME MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of gain time in the English dictionary

The definition of gain time in the dictionary is to obtain extra time by a delay or postponement. Other definition of gain time is to operate too fast.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GAIN TIME

gain
gain ground
gainable
gainer
gainful
gainful employment
gainfully
gainfulness
gaingiving
gainings
gainless
gainlessness
gainliness
gainly
gains
gainsaid
gainsay
gainsayer
Gainsborough
gainstrive

WORDS THAT END LIKE GAIN TIME

ahead of time
all the time
at one time
at the same time
big time
from time to time
full time
in good time
in no time
in the fullness of time
in the nick of time
in time
local time
on time
once upon a time
opening time
real time
short time
summer time
the big time
time

Synonyms and antonyms of gain time in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «GAIN TIME»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «gain time» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of gain time

Translation of «gain time» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GAIN TIME

Find out the translation of gain time to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gain time from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gain time» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

赢得时间
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ganar tiempo
570 millions of speakers

English

gain time
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

समय हासिल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كسب الوقت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

выиграть время
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ganhar tempo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সময় লাভ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gagner du temps
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dapatkan masa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zeit gewinnen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

時間を稼ぐ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

시간을 얻을 수
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Entuk wektu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đạt được thời gian
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நேரம் கிடைக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वाढीव वेळ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

zaman kazanmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

guadagnare tempo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zyskać na czasie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

виграти час
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

câștiga timp
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κερδίσει χρόνο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kry tyd
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vinna tid
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vinne tid
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gain time

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GAIN TIME»

The term «gain time» is regularly used and occupies the 89.017 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GAIN TIME» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gain time

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GAIN TIME»

Discover the use of gain time in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gain time and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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International Handbook of Penology and Criminal Justice
Specifically, the new laws allowed inmates to earn up to twenty days per month served in the form of incentive gain-time for good behavior and participation in programs. Additionally, all inmates were awarded unearned gain-time equivalent to ...
Shlomo Giora Shoham, Ori Beck, Martin Kett, 2007
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Emerging Directions in Embedded and Ubiquitous Computing: ...
Simplified Flowchart of GT2 MAC A distance-based concept Gain-time, which can be deduced during network initialization procedure, is introduced to give DG to each node. In the proposed GT2 MAC Scheduling Scheme, therefore, it is ...
Mieso Denko, Chi-Sheng Shih, Kuan-Ching Li, 2007
3
Drug Use and Drug Policy
Incentive Gain Time - Florida Statute 944.275(4)(b) This gain time is awarded to inmates for above satisfactory work and adjustment. For most inmates, the maximum allowance for a month is 20 days. However, inmates serving sentences for ...
Marilyn D. McShane, Franklin P. Williams, 1997
4
Time-varying Closed-loop Modeling of Circulatory Control in ...
31: Group average of baroreflex LF gain time-courses under different stresses. '*' indicates where the two group differ (P < 0.05). Plots show mean ± SE..................... ...........................................................149 Figure 8. 32: Group average of RSA HF ...
Jarree Chaicharn, 2007
5
Thyristor-Based FACTS Controllers for Electrical ...
be simplified to the gain-time-constant form of the controller depicted in Fig. 4.15( c). The gain KK is termed the static gain, which is defined as the inverse of the current droop. KK = -^- (4.35) KSL Also (4.36) In the foregoing context, the term ...
R. Mohan Mathur, Rajiv K. Varma, 2002
6
Practical and mental arithmetic on a new plan: in which ...
_ Cause of Space of gain. time. Gain. Note. — Here the proportion is $. mo. $. inverse, See Rule, No. 8. 9. 100 : 12 : 6 900 : : 36 Ans. 8 months. If $100 principal, gain $6 in a year; what principal will gain $36 in 8 months. Cause of Space of ...
Roswell Chamberlain Smith, 1827
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X-Ray Lasers 2004
The spatial profiles of the local gain coefficient and electron density at the peak gain time for delay time of 0.6 ns Distance ( x-ray laser in the plasma. So we compare the electron density gradient under different delay time to get an optimum ...
J Zhang, 2005
8
Tunable Lasers Handbook
Thus, the gain time in the oscillator is an important factor in the achievable linewidth of an excimer laser system. The gain time of the oscillator must also be compatible with the gain time of the amplifier system. It is, however, possible to have ...
Frank J. Duarte, 1996
9
Fraser's Magazien for Town and Country.VOL.XXIV July to ...
to gain time. I pretended, through Cupid, to league with Russia — to gain time. I quarrelled with Mehemet Ali (though we Whigs, a few years ago, were the first to applaud his revolt as Pacha of Egypt) — to gain time. I have made a war against  ...
Fraser's Magazien for Town and Country.VOL.XXIV July to December,1841, 1841
10
Fraser's Magazine
to gain time. I pretended, through Cupid, to league with Russia — to gain time. I quarrelled with Mehemet Ali (though we Whigs, a few years ago, were the first to applaud his revolt as Pacha of Egypt) — to gain time. I have made a war against  ...
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10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GAIN TIME»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gain time is used in the context of the following news items.
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Tour de France: Chris Froome retains lead after team time trial
I thought he was going to be the one guy from the main contenders who would gain time in this first phase of the race. "Nibali and Quintana ... «BBC Sport, Jul 15»
2
[VIDEO] 2015 Tour de France: Stage 9 highlights, coverage
Whether they claim the stage victory or not, Chris Froome is expected to gain time on the majority of his rivals ahead of the first mountain stages ... «The Roar, Jul 15»
3
Froome surprised to gain time on Nibali at Mûr de Bretagne
His Sky teammate Richie Porte had already dictated the pace at the base of the short climb to Mûr de Bretagne, and when Chris Froome ... «Cyclingnews.com, Jul 15»
4
Iran Burns the Israel and America Flags on Quds Day
Rouhani was Iran's chief negotiator from 2003-2005, and he openly bragged about using negotiations with the West as a way to gain time to ... «Town Hall, Jul 15»
5
Tour de France: Gesink on track for top 10 overall
Gesink didn't know what to expect from the team time trial, but he had high hopes that he would gain time over some of his rivals. “Astana ... «Cyclingnews.com, Jul 15»
6
Tour de France 2015, preview: From this point on, the going gets …
Being so lumpy a course, it'll be interesting.” Movistar will be among the favourites, with their aim being for Quintana to gain time on Froome ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
7
Ellinas turns up the heat at the Red Bull Ring
We are in a good position and we will analyse the data and see where we can gain time. We will see how things go.” Pietro Fantin: “It is a good ... «Motorsport.com, Jul 15»
8
Catering firm employee stabbed to death, face crushed with stones
The killers tried to delay identification of the body to gain time to escape from polcie custody. The police are though hopeful that they would ... «Free Press Journal, Jul 15»
9
Plan has potential to make Cork link a reality
The proposal states: “As payments to the PPP company start after the completion of the construction, you gain time to provide financial ... «Limerick Post, Jul 15»
10
Fatah-Hamas score settling holds unity government hostage
... and those surrounding him who seek a change in the premiership on one hand and an attempt by Hamas to gain time on the other hand. «Al-Monitor, Jul 15»

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