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Definition of gross
(Entry 1 of 5)
1a(1) : glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
a gross error
(2) : out-and-out, utter a gross injustice
b : visible without the aid of a microscope
a gross lesion
c archaic : immediately obvious
Now to all sense 'tis gross you love my son.— William Shakespeare
2a : coarse in nature or behavior : unrefined has gross table manners
b : gravely deficient in civility or decency : crudely vulgar
merely gross, a scatological rather than a pornographic impropriety— Aldous Huxley
c informal : inspiring disgust or distaste
That sandwich looks gross.
3a : of, relating to, or dealing with general aspects or broad distinctions
a gross outline of the plan
b : consisting of an overall total exclusive of deductions
gross income — compare net
5 : made up of material or perceptible elements
gross
verbgrossed; grossing; grosses
Definition of gross (Entry 2 of 5)
: to earn or bring in (an overall total) exclusive of deductions (as for taxes or expenses)
The movie grossed over 100 million dollars.
gross
noun (1)Definition of gross (Entry 3 of 5)
gross
noun (2) plural gross
Definition of gross (Entry 4 of 5)
: an aggregate of 12 dozen things
a gross of pencils
Gross
biographical nameDefinition of Gross (Entry 5 of 5)
David J(onathan) 1941– American physicist
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