accumulation
Americannoun
-
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.
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 Word Forms
- nonaccumulation noun
- overaccumulation noun
- preaccumulation noun
- reaccumulation noun
- superaccumulation noun
Etymology
Origin of accumulation
First recorded in 1480–90, accumulation is from the Latin word accumulātiōn- (stem of accumulātiō ). See accumulate, -ion
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
As well take notice of the accumulation in the fourth quarter with big volume accompanying price appreciation.
From Barron's
As well take notice of the accumulation in the fourth quarter with big volume accompanying price appreciation.
From Barron's
As well take notice of the accumulation in the fourth quarter with big volume accompanying price appreciation.
From Barron's
When mice were treated with a drug that inhibits mTORC1, researchers saw a clear reduction in brain inflammation, neuron loss, alpha-synuclein accumulation, and motor problems.
From Science Daily
After a dry start to the winter, the region has been battered with atmospheric river storms since Christmas, with accumulations of up to six feet on nearby summits.
From Los Angeles Times
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
