Gross
/ɡroʊs/
Definitions
- (adj.) Total or whole amount before deductions.
The gross income includes all earnings before taxes.
- (adj.) Conspicuously offensive or flagrant.
The company was fined for gross negligence in safety measures.
Forms
- grosses
- grossed
- grossing
Related terms
Commentary
Used to distinguish between total amounts and net amounts; in legal contexts, 'gross' often modifies terms like 'gross income' or 'gross negligence' to specify unmitigated totality.
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