accumulation meaning

accumulation means 'a gathering or increase of things over time'.

accumulation :

collection, gathering

noun

▪ There is an accumulation of snow on the roof.

▪ There is a collection of snow on the roof.

▪ The accumulation of data took years.

▪ The gathering of data took years.

paraphrasing

▪ buildup – collection

▪ increase – growth

▪ aggregation – gathering

▪ amassing – collecting

accumulation

Pronunciation

accumulation [əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən]

The stress is on 'lay' and sounds like 'uh-kyoo-myuh-lay-shun'.

Common phrases and grammar about accumulation

accumulation - Common meaning

noun
collection, gathering

Part of Speech Changes for "accumulation"

▪ accumulate (verb) – to gather or collect

▪ accumulative (adjective) – growing by accumulation

Common Expressions with "accumulation"

▪ accumulation of wealth – gathering of money

▪ accumulation of evidence – gathering of proof

▪ accumulation over time – gathering as time goes by

▪ accumulation of resources – gathering of materials

Important examples of accumulation in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, accumulation often refers to the buildup of resources or data.

▪The accumulation of wealth is important for the company.
▪The gathering of money is important for the company.

Example of a confusing word: accumulation vs. accumulation (to gather)

▪The accumulation of wealth is important for the company.
▪The gathering of money is important for the company.
"Accumulation" is a noun that means "the gradual gathering or amassing of something," such as wealth or data. In the sentence "The accumulation of wealth is important for the company," it is used correctly to indicate the process of building up resources. "Gathering," on the other hand, is a noun that can also mean "collection," but it may not imply the same gradual or systematic process as "accumulation." While both can refer to collecting, "accumulation" often suggests a more structured or ongoing process. Therefore, "accumulation" is the more precise choice in this context.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

Accumulation is often used in grammar questions to test understanding of noun forms.

▪The accumulation of data is necessary.
▪The gathering of data is necessary.

accumulation

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

accumulation of debt

'gathering of money owed', used when talking about financial issues.

▪The accumulation of debt is a problem.
▪The gathering of money owed is a problem.

snowball effect

means 'a situation that becomes bigger over time', often used with accumulation.

▪The accumulation led to a snowball effect.
▪The gathering led to a situation that got bigger.

Differences between similar words and accumulation

accumulation

,

buildup

differences

Accumulation refers to the gathering of items over time, while buildup often refers to a gradual increase.

accumulation
▪The accumulation of files was huge.
▪The gathering of files was huge.
buildup
▪The buildup of tension was noticeable.
▪The gradual increase of tension was noticeable.

accumulation

,

aggregation

differences

Accumulation is a general gathering, while aggregation often refers to a formal or organized gathering.

accumulation
▪The accumulation of resources was slow.
▪The organized gathering of data was precise.
aggregation
▪The aggregation of data was precise.
▪The organized gathering of data was precise.

Words with the same origin as accumulation

The origin of accumulation

The word's etymology is not clear.

Word structure

The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.

Words with the same origin

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