capital gain

English

Etymology

capital + gain

Noun

capital gain (plural capital gains)

  1. (economics) An increase in the value of a capital asset
  2. (business, finance) An amount by which the value or the proceeds of the sale of a capital asset by its owner exceed its cost to the owner.

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