Definitions

1. verb

to gather or collect something, especially money, resources, or information, over a period of time

“She has been accumulating wealth since her inheritance.”

2. verb

to cause or allow something to be gathered or collected

“The rain will accumulate on the roof.”

3. noun

the act of gathering or collecting something, especially money, resources, or information

“The accumulation of wealth was a result of her successful business.”

4. noun

a large amount of something, especially money or resources, gathered or collected over a period of time

“The accumulation of snow was too much for the city to handle.”