accumulation

Definition of the noun accumulation


1. (2) accretion, accumulation : an increase by natural growth or addition
2. (1) collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage : several things grouped together or considered as a whole
3. (1) accumulation, accrual, accruement : the act of accumulating
4. accumulation : (finance) profits that are not paid out as dividends but are added to the capital base of the corporation