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accumulation
[ uh-kyoo-myuh-ley-shuhn ]
noun
- act or state of accumulating; state of being accumulated.
- that which is accumulated; an accumulated amount, number, or mass.
- growth by continuous additions, as of interest to principal.
accumulation
/ əˌkjuːmjʊˈleɪʃən /
noun
- the act or process of collecting together or becoming collected
- something that has been collected, gathered, heaped, etc
- finance
- the continuous growth of capital by retention of interest or earnings
- (in computing the yield on a bond purchased at a discount) the amount that is added to each yield to bring the cost of the bond into equality with its par value over its life Compare amortization
- the taking of a first and an advanced university degree simultaneously
Other Words From
- nonac·cumu·lation noun
- over·ac·cumu·lation noun
- preac·cumu·lation noun
- reac·cumu·lation noun
- super·ac·cumu·lation noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of accumulation1
Example Sentences
First, big tech replaced big finance as the primary driver of capital accumulation.
Mountains in San Bernardino and Riverside counties are expected to see a dusting of snow Friday night, with accumulation of up to two inches for communities above 5,000 feet of elevation.
The ground in November is not as cold as it would be in midwinter so some of the snow hitting the roads will probably melt, though larger accumulations could gather on colder grassy surfaces.
The president-elect vowed on the campaign trail to put the country at the center of the digital-asset industry and to oversee the accumulation of a Bitcoin stockpile.
Despite the accumulation of hits, Herbert’s play is soaring.
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