accumulation
Pronunciation: [əˌkjuː.mjʊˈleɪ.ʃən]
Word
Context: “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.
Example
She had a large accumulation of books because she loves to read.
Example
He did not have any accumulation of savings; he spent all his money right away.
Example
What kind of accumulation are you hoping to achieve by saving?
Context: “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.
Example
There was a significant accumulation of snow after the storm, perfect for building a snowman.
Example
There was no accumulation of ice this winter, so all the roads were clear.
Example
How much accumulation of rain do we expect by the end of the week?
0s0s