Definition of Advantage
Advantage
ad·van·tage
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a benefit of something, some quality, feature, or circumstance that makes it desirable or favorable;
e.g. The main advantage of this product is its convenient size.
(noun)
an opportunity to profit or gain, some circumstance or factor from which one can benefit;
e.g. Your knowledge of the local language will be an advantage when you visit a new country.
(noun)
some condition, position, or circumstance that gives someone a more favorable position;
e.g. The opponent team is at an advantage because they are more experienced.
(noun)
(tennis) a score attained by a player from which they can win the game if they win one more point;
e.g. My opponent had the advantage, so I could not afford to make a mistake.
(verb)
to benefit someone, to put them in a superior position;
e.g. The new regulations advantage some companies while causing an inconvenience to others.
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