(an instance of) the process of collecting something

gathering or amassing

the act of gaining or collecting

obtaining or receiving

build up

development; accumulation

(the process of) getting possessions or wealth; an increase in amount or power

acquisition, winnings

a delay; an instance of stopping and stealing from a person, vehicle etc

increase in salary or position

(an amount as the result of) increasing; to become greater in size, number, degree etc

addition, growth

an (amount of) increase

small step toward gain

to move, lift, (a part of the body, thing etc) from a low(er) to a high(er) level; to increase (something) in amount, extent etc; (especially US) an increase in wages or salary

increase in salary or position

a small hill; upward slope; an increase (in value, temperature etc); a progress (in development)

increase, improvement