Also means
win
Usage Note
Gewinn spans business profit (opposite of Verlust, 'loss') and a prize won in a lottery or contest. It comes from the verb gewinnen ('to win' or 'to gain'). The phrase Gewinn machen means 'to turn a profit'.
Examples
"Die Firma macht großen Gewinn."
Natural Translation
The company makes a big profit.
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