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   ac·cu·mu·la·tion

   /əˌkyo͞om(y)əˈlāSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. the acquisition or gradual gathering of something: "the accumulation of wealth"
   • ▪ a mass or quantity of something that has gradually gathered or been acquired: "the accumulation of paperwork on her desk" Similar amassingbuilding upbuildupcollectiongatheringassemblingassemblystockpilinghoardingcumulationaccrualrare:amassmentmassbuilduppileheapstackcollectiongatheringstockstorestockpilereservehoardbankpoolfundminereservoircumulationaccrualaggregationaccretionagglomerateagglomerationOpposite dissipation

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishACCUMULATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Accumulation is the process of gradually increasing in amount, or the increased amount. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, collocations and business usage of accumulation with Cambridge Dictionary.

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     SILT definition: 1. sand or soil that is carried along by...

   • English (US)

     an amount of something that has been collected: Despite this...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › accumulationAccumulation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Accumulation is the action or process of collecting or increasing something by addition. It can also mean something that has been collected or increased, such as knowledge, snow, or interest.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › accumulationAccumulation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   An accumulation is a gathering or increase of something over time. You might cross your fingers in hopes of a large accumulation of snow, so that you get a day off of school.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › accumulationACCUMULATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › accumulationaccumulation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning of accumulation as a noun, with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes. Find out how to use accumulation in sentences and topics related to change, cause and effect.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryACCUMULATION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Accumulation is an amount of something that has been collected or increased gradually. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, collocations and translations of accumulation from Cambridge Dictionary.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › accumulateAccumulate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of accumulate, a verb that means to gather or pile up or to increase gradually. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.