Difference between Accumulation and Accruement

What is the difference between Accumulation and Accruement?

Accumulation as a noun is the act of accumulating, the state of being accumulated, or that which is accumulated; as, an accumulation of earth, of sand, of evils, of wealth, of honors. while Accruement as a noun is the act of accruing.

Accumulation

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The act of accumulating, the state of being accumulated, or that which is accumulated; as, an accumulation of earth, of sand, of evils, of wealth, of honors. The concurrence of several titles to the same proof. The continuous growth of capital by retention of interest or savings. (investment) The action of experienced investors buying an asset from inexperienced investors when the price of the asset is low.

Accruement

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The act of accruing.

We hope you now know whether to use Accumulation or Accruement in your sentence.

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