accrual
|ac-cru-al|
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/əˈkruːəl/
accumulation over time
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accrual' originates from the Latin word 'accruere,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'crescere' meant 'grow.'
Historical Evolution
'accruere' transformed into the Old French word 'accrue,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accrual' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to grow or increase,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'accumulation over time, especially in finance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of accumulating or the amount accumulated over time, especially in finance or accounting.
The company reported an accrual of interest on its financial statements.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 23:21