cumulation
noun
the act of cumulating; accumulation.
decumulation
-
a word derived from
cumulation.
Example Sentences
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The 4% rule is one of the most enduring guidelines for the decumulation phase of retirement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
There’s even a name for the way down: decumulation.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
“And then if I want to maintain that wealth, it deters the decumulation of assets in old age.”
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 16, 2026
Now they should start taking the decumulation problem more seriously.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2025
THALER: We’ve made good progress on the accumulation phase of retirement saving, but the decumulation phase hasn’t received nearly enough attention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 30, 2015
