capital gain

/ˈkæpədl ˌgeɪn/
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Other forms: capital gains

Definitions of capital gain
  1. noun
    the amount by which the selling price of an asset exceeds the purchase price; the gain is realized when the asset is sold
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    financial gain
    the amount of monetary gain
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