1. present participle of gain; acquiring or obtaining something
2. increasing in amount, degree, or intensity

1. the act or process of acquiring or increasing something

Examples

• She is gaining confidence in her new job.
• The stock market is gaining momentum this week.
• He’s been gaining weight since he stopped exercising.
• The team is gaining ground on their competitors.
• Her gaining of new skills impressed her supervisor.
• The gaining of public support took months of campaigning.
• They are gaining speed as they approach the finish line.