definition of
accumulation

[1] #1 accumulation n. [accretion] an increase by natural growth or addition. wn

[2] #2 accumulation n. [collection, aggregation, assemblage] several things grouped together or considered as a whole. wn

[3] #3 accumulation n. [accrual, accruement] the act of accumulating. wn

[4] #4 accumulation n. (finance) profits that are not paid out as dividends but are added to the capital base of the corporation. wn