buildup

American  

[bild-uhp] / ˈbɪldˌʌp /

Or build-up

noun

1. a building up, as of military forces; increase in amount or number.

2. a process of growth; strengthening; development.

   the buildup of heavy industry.

3. an accumulation, as of a particular type of material.

   a buildup of salt deposits.

4. an increase, as in potential, intensity, or pressure.

   A buildup of suspense began halfway through the movie.

5. a progressive or sequential development.

   the buildup of helium atoms from hydrogen.

6. praise or publicity designed to enhance a reputation or popularize someone or something.

   The studio spent $100,000 on the new star's buildup.

7. a process of preparation designed to make possible the achievement of an ultimate objective.

   a lengthy buildup to a sales pitch.

8. encouragement; a psychological lift.

   Every time I need a buildup, I look at her picture.

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Etymology

Origin of buildup

1925–30, noun use of verb phrase build up

Example Sentences

Natural gas futures saw their largest one-day percentage decline since 1995 due to warmer weather forecasts and expectations of inventory buildup.

From The Wall Street Journal

A clinical diagnosis of CAA is made when this buildup becomes extensive enough to damage blood vessels and interfere with normal brain function.

From Science Daily

A longer shutdown might cause a buildup now, said Rettig — though the agency’s ability to handle documents and piles of paper has significantly improved from even a few years ago, he noted.

From MarketWatch

This involves the buildup of dense, fibrous tissue around the tumor, made up of cells and proteins that stiffen and inflame the area.

From Science Daily

The researchers found that IC7Fc helped limit the buildup of fatty plaques inside blood vessels while also easing inflammation.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• enlargement
• escalation
• expansion
• growth
• stockpile