accumulation
Americannoun
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act or state of accumulating; state of being accumulated.
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that which is accumulated; an accumulated amount, number, or mass.
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growth by continuous additions, as of interest to principal.
noun
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the act or process of collecting together or becoming collected
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something that has been collected, gathered, heaped, etc
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finance
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the continuous growth of capital by retention of interest or earnings
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(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
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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
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For the second time in less than a week, Luka Doncic faces a one-game suspension because of technical foul accumulation.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
In a statement, the Catholic Church, which is close to the PP, said that Castillo's story "reflects an accumulation of personal suffering and institutional failures".
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
These animals showed significantly less fat accumulation in the liver, along with improved insulin sensitivity and better overall liver function.
From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026
You are diligently planning your distributions, as you have mastered the accumulation phase.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
Those who contend that the extraordinary accumulation of wealth is a good thing say that while the rich are indeed getting richer, so are most people who work hard and save.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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