Definition Synonyms
Definition of accumulation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
gradual increaseincrease in amount or quantity over time
- The accumulation of evidence eventually led to his conviction..
2.
collectionmass of something collected together
- There was an accumulation of dust on the shelves.
3.
accountingTECH. continuous growth of capital by retaining interestTECH.
- The company's accumulation strategy increased its capital.
4.
financeTECH. investors buying assets when prices are lowTECH.
- The accumulation phase attracted many investors.
Expressions with accumulation
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location where things collect naturally
The river delta is a point of accumulation for sediments.
point in a space where nearby points are from a subset
In topology, x is an accumulation point of S.
unit in an investment fund where profits are reinvested not paid
She chose an accumulation unit so dividends would boost her investment value.
Origin of accumulation
Latin, accumulare (to heap up)
Terms with accumulation included in their meaning
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accumulation
accumulate to a certain amount
accumulation
increase or accumulate over time
physical space
filled with a disorderly accumulation of objects
dust accumulation
accumulate dust particles on a surface
accumulation
small amounts accumulate to a significant result
weather
short duration of moderate snowfall with possible accumulation
accumulation
pile of snow formed naturally or by humans
accumulation
accumulate over time
accumulation
mass of material accumulated by wind or water
pending work
accumulation of tasks or orders to be completed
accumulation
accumulating over time
accumulation
gradual increase in quantity or intensity
medical
accumulation of mucus in the respiratory system
task accumulation
gradually increase tasks or duties over time
body fat
accumulation of excess fat around the midsection
natural basin
any significant accumulation of water
benefits accumulation
accumulating benefits or rights gradually
accumulation
impact greater than individual effects of repeated actions
stacked items
accumulation of things on top of each other
obstruction
accumulation caused by obstruction
biology
the accumulation of damage to cells over time
accumulation
piled high with something
finance
accumulation of interest on both principal and interest
collection
accumulation or collection of items
Examples of accumulation in a sentence
There was an accumulation of dust on the shelves. The accumulation of leaves blocked the gutter. An accumulation of evidence supported the theory. Accumulation of wealth requires strategic planning. The accumulation of funds was evident in the financial report. Accumulation of stocks is common in bear markets.
His strategy focused on accumulation during downturns.
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- French:accumulation, entassement, ...
- German:Akkumulation, Ansammlung, ...
- Italian:accumulazione, accumulo, ...
- Spanish:incremento, amontonamiento, ...
- Portuguese:acumulação, amontoado, ...
- Chinese:积累, 堆积, ...
- Japanese:増加, 集積, ...
- Arabic:تَرَاكُم, جَمْع, ...
- Hebrew:הִצְטַבְּרוּת, צְבִירָה, ...
- Russian:накопление, сбор, ...
- Ukrainian:накопичення, збір, ...
- Hindi:संचय, ढेर, ...
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