Definitions

1. noun

A device or component that stores energy, typically in the form of electrical charge, for later use, as in a battery or capacitor.

“The car’s battery is an accumulator that stores energy for the starter motor.”

2. noun

A person or thing that accumulates or collects something, especially money or wealth.

“The investor was an accumulator of wealth, having amassed a fortune through smart investments.”

3. noun

A device that counts or records the number of events or occurrences, especially in a computer system.

“The accumulator in the printer counts the number of printed pages.”

4. verb

To collect or store something, especially money or wealth, for later use or expenditure.

“She accumulated a large sum of money by saving her salary each month.”

5. verb

To add or increase the number of something, especially in a computer system.

“The program accumulates data from multiple sources to provide a comprehensive report.”