accumulation

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a pile or a large amount of something that has been collected.

n. a mass or quantity of something that has been gathered or piled up.

日本語:堆積※

“There was a dangerous accumulation of snow on the roof after the storm.”

“The city struggled to manage the massive accumulation of waste following the week-long strike by sanitation workers.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Finance Academic

n. the way money or wealth grows by adding interest or savings over time.

n. the continuous growth of capital through the retention of interest, dividends, or additional savings.

日本語:積み立て※

“He focused on the accumulation of wealth during his younger years to retire early.”

“The long-term accumulation of capital is essential for firms looking to fund major infrastructure projects without external borrowing.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Finance Technical

n. when investors buy a lot of a stock or asset because the price is low.

n. the act of investors purchasing a large volume of an asset, typically when prices are perceived as undervalued.

“The stock is currently in a phase of accumulation by large banks.”

“Market analysts noted a period of steady accumulation by institutional investors before the sudden price breakout in early March.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Education British English · Archaic

n. an old system where a student could study for two high-level degrees at the same time.

n. the historical practice of pursuing two higher academic degrees simultaneously to shorten the total duration of study.

“In the nineteenth century, accumulation allowed him to finish his studies much faster.”

“The statutes of the university once permitted the accumulation of degrees, though the practice was eventually abolished to ensure academic rigour.”