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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
/ əˌːʊˈɪʃə /
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
- ԴDza·m·tDz noun
- v··m·tDz noun
- a·m·tDz noun
- a·m·tDz noun
- p··m·tDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of accumulation1
Example Sentences
Cotton said the authority was "absolutely focused" on ensuring clearance of the accumulation of waste, and it would be "addressing any incidents" that had arisen around pest infestation.
These photoreceptors also regulate things like sexual and asexual development and metabolism, accumulation of protective pigments and proteins, and growth.
This form of obesity refers to the accumulation of excess fat around the belly and doctors say it's more than a cosmetic concern.
After weeks of stalemate, on 31 March the Labour-run council declared a major incident, citing the accumulation of an estimated 17,000 tonnes of rubbish on city streets.
Wet conditions and rainfall accumulations prior to spring meant that groundwater levels in many areas have held up well, so far.
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