accumulation
noun
ac·cu·mu·la·tion
ə-ˌkyü-m(y)ə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: something that has accumulated or has been accumulated
an impressive accumulation of knowledge
2
: the action or process of accumulating something : the state of being or having accumulated
the steady accumulation of snow
3
: increase or growth by addition especially when continuous or repeated
accumulation of interest
Examples of accumulation in a Sentence
a vast accumulation of evidence about the dangers of smoking
the accumulation of leaves on the ground is proceeding at a much faster rate than my raking
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But without a catalyst such as activist interest, M&A potential, or insider accumulation, the market has little reason to reprice the risk.
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The Lions will need to find a way to cope with the absence of goalkeeper Pedro Gallese and captain Robin Jansson after both received yellow cards against Charlotte and are suspended due to yellow-card accumulation.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
This results in the accumulation of too many damaged melanocyte cells.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
The top of the frame features eight drainage holes that help prohibit and disperse rain accumulation.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
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Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
The Lions will need to find a way to cope with the absence of goalkeeper Pedro Gallese and captain Robin Jansson after both received yellow cards against Charlotte and are suspended due to yellow-card accumulation.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
This results in the accumulation of too many damaged melanocyte cells.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
The top of the frame features eight drainage holes that help prohibit and disperse rain accumulation.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for accumulation
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“Accumulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accumulation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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accumulation
noun
ac·cu·mu·la·tion
ə-ˌkyü-myə-ˈlā-shən
1
: a collecting together : amassing
2
: increase or growth by addition
3
: something accumulated : collection
Legal Definition
accumulation
noun
ac·cu·mu·la·tion
: increase or growth by addition especially when continuous or repeated
specifically
: an increase in the amount of a fund or property by the continuous addition to it of the income or interest it generates
to treat a stock dividend as principal when local law classifies it as income may be deemed an accumulation —W. M. McGovern, Jr. et al.
see also accumulation trust at trust
W. M. McGovern, Jr. et al. Note: Because they prevent the enjoyment and benefit of wealth, accumulations are deemed contrary to public policy. A provision in a will for an accumulation will be invalidated if found to be unreasonable by the court.
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