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gross
01
extremely bad, unacceptable, and often considered immoral
Examples
The gross immorality of the act shocked society to its core.
The gross violation of human rights sparked international outrage.
02
fat in an unattractive way
Examples
The man 's gross belly hung over his belt, emphasizing his unhealthy weight.
He had a gross, bloated appearance that was indicative of his excessive eating habits.
03
crude, vulgar, or offensively indecent
Examples
His gross jokes offended everyone.
The movie was criticized for its gross humor.
04
measured before any deductions, such as taxes or expenses
Examples
Her gross salary is much higher than her net pay.
The film 's gross earnings broke records.
05
lacking refinement, precision, or subtle detail
Examples
That 's only a gross estimate of the cost.
The map gives a gross outline of the area.
06
emphasizing intensity
Examples
It was a gross injustice.
They committed a gross error in judgment.
07
large enough to be seen with the naked eye, without magnification
SpecializedExamples
The mineral shows gross structure under inspection.
Gross anatomy deals with organs visible without a microscope.
to gross
01
to earn total income before subtracting expenses or taxes
Transitive: to gross an amount of income
Examples
The movie grossed millions of dollars at the box office in its opening weekend.
The company grossed a substantial profit after a successful product launch.
Gross
01
the total amount of income before any deductions, taxes, or expenses are subtracted
Examples
The company reported a gross of $ 2 million last year.
His gross from freelance work exceeded his expectations.
02
a unit equal to twelve dozen, which is 144, of something
Examples
He ordered a gross of pencils for the school.
The manufacturer produced a gross of screws for the project.
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grossness
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