accumulation
Pronunciación: [əˌkjuː.mjʊˈleɪ.ʃən]
Palabra
Contexto: «finance»
(noun) an accumulation is when you gather or collect things over time. Imagine collecting coins or toys; as you keep adding more to your collection, you have an accumulation of those items.
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She had a large accumulation of books because she loves to read.
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He did not have any accumulation of savings; he spent all his money right away.
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What kind of accumulation are you hoping to achieve by saving?
Contexto: «science»
(noun) an accumulation can also mean the build-up of something, like dirt or snow. When it snows a lot, you can see an accumulation of snow on the ground.
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There was a significant accumulation of snow after the storm, perfect for building a snowman.
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There was no accumulation of ice this winter, so all the roads were clear.
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How much accumulation of rain do we expect by the end of the week?
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