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accumulation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/

accumulation means: An amount of something that has gathered or increased over time.

noun

COLLECTED AMOUNTB2

An amount of something that has gathered or increased over time.

  • There was an accumulation of dust under the bed.
  • The attic held an accumulation of old newspapers.
  • Heavy snow left large accumulations along the road.

How to use it: an accumulation of something (An accumulation of leaves blocked the drain.)

Similar words: buildup, collection

Common phrases: accumulation of dust, large accumulation

COLLECTINGB2

The process of gathering things together over time.

  • The accumulation of wealth became his main goal.
  • Careful accumulation of data took several months.
  • The report examines capital accumulation over many years.

How to use it: the accumulation of something (The accumulation of savings requires patience.)

Similar words: collection, gathering

Common phrases: accumulation of wealth, capital accumulation, gradual accumulation, accumulation of sediment

Questions about accumulation

What does accumulation mean?

An amount of something that has gathered or increased over time.

What is accumulation in other languages?

Türkçe: birikinti · Español: acumulación · Français: accumulation · Deutsch: Ansammlung · Italiano: accumulo · 日本語: 蓄積

How do you pronounce accumulation?

It is pronounced /əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/.

How do you use accumulation in a sentence?

There was an accumulation of dust under the bed. The attic held an accumulation of old newspapers.

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