cumulation

noun

Definition of cumulationnext
as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time the cumulation of grime on the stove was really disgusting

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  1. accumulation
  2. collection
  3. mixture
Noun
  • Snowpack -- the accumulation and compression of snow on the ground -- sustains the water supply for many regions, supplying water for drinking, irrigation and more throughout the year, according to Trudeau.
    Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Parts of Siskiyou County in Oregon can expect additional snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches with winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of accumulation
Noun
  • The sellers have quite a collection of contemporary art as well, including works by Damien Hirst, Katja Loher and Tigran Tsitoghdzyan, which are highlighted by bespoke 14k gold decorative spotlights.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
  • This shallow turntable is the perfect vehicle for a robust pan collection, or all your miscellaneous pot lids.
    Alex Ronan, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of collection
Noun
  • Arrange salad: Arrange spinach mixture on a large serving platter and top with apple slices, blue cheese, cranberries, and pecans.
    Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
  • To a large pitcher, add the milk, then stir in the rye-sherry-juice-bitters mixture.
    SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of mixture
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