accumulation

• Nom désignant le processus d'accumulation ou d'accroissement de quelque chose au fil du temps, ou la masse ou l'ensemble résultant. En finance, peut aussi désigner les bénéfices conservés au sein d'une entreprise plutôt que distribués en dividendes.

A noun referring to the process of gathering or increasing something over time, or the resulting collection or mass. In finance, it can also refer to profits retained within a corporation rather than distributed as dividends.

1. Natural increase or additionB2formal

   A gradual increase in amount or number through natural growth or the addition of new elements.

   Accumulation (augmentation progressive)

   • The accumulation of snow on the roads made driving dangerous.
   • Over time, the accumulation of dust on the shelves became noticeable.
   • The accumulation of wealth in the hands of a few is a concern.

   Synonymesaccretionadditionaugmentationbuildupcumulationgrowthincreaseproliferation

   Antonymesdecreasedepletiondiminutiondissipationlossreduction

2. Grouped collectionB2formal

   A collection of several things that are grouped together or considered as a single entity.

   accumulation (ensemble groupé)

   • The museum has an impressive accumulation of ancient artifacts.
   • His accumulation of books filled the entire room.
   • The accumulation of evidence pointed to the suspect's guilt.

   Synonymesaggregationassemblagebatchbunchclustercollectionconglomerationgatheringgroupmass

3. B2formal

   The process or act of gathering or amassing something over time.

   action d'accumuler

   • The accumulation of data took several months of research.
   • Regular accumulation of savings is key to financial security.
   • The accumulation of knowledge is a lifelong journey.

   Synonymesaccretionaccrualaggregationcollectiongatheringhoardingstockpiling

   Antonymesdispersiondissipationdistributionscattering

4. Retained earningsC1formalbusiness

   In finance, profits that are not distributed as dividends but are added to the company's capital base.

   Bénéfices non distribués

   • The company's accumulation of profits allowed it to invest in new projects.
   • Shareholders debated whether to distribute dividends or allow accumulation.
   • The accumulation of retained earnings strengthened the firm's financial position.