Accrual

/əˈkruːəl/
noun

The process of something increasing or growing over time.

The accrual of interest on the loan continues each month
Visual representation of "accrual" - The process of something increasing or growing over time

Often appears as...

  • interest accrual
  • accrual of benefits

Usage tips

Formal

noun

In finance, the recognition of revenue or expenses that have been incurred but not yet recorded.

The company accounts for the accrual of expenses each month to ensure accurate financial reporting
Visual representation of "accrual" - In finance, the recognition of revenue or expenses that have been incurred but not yet recorded

Often appears as...

  • accrual accounting
  • accrual basis

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

noun

In law, the act of becoming legally effective or enforceable.

The accrual of a right to sue begins when the cause of action arises
Visual representation of "accrual" - In law, the act of becoming legally effective or enforceable

Often appears as...

  • accrual date
  • accrual principle

Usage tips

Formal

Legal

noun

The process of something increasing or growing over time.

The accrual of interest on the loan continues each month
Visual representation of "accrual" - The process of something increasing or growing over time

Often appears as...

  • interest accrual
  • accrual of benefits

Usage tips

Formal

noun

In finance, the recognition of revenue or expenses that have been incurred but not yet recorded.

The company accounts for the accrual of expenses each month to ensure accurate financial reporting
Visual representation of "accrual" - In finance, the recognition of revenue or expenses that have been incurred but not yet recorded

Often appears as...

  • accrual accounting
  • accrual basis

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

noun

In law, the act of becoming legally effective or enforceable.

The accrual of a right to sue begins when the cause of action arises
Visual representation of "accrual" - In law, the act of becoming legally effective or enforceable

Often appears as...

  • accrual date
  • accrual principle

Usage tips

Formal

Legal

Definition 1 of 3
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Continuous growth

Think of accrual as a gradual, ongoing process, not a single event.

Illustration for Continuous growth
His knowledge saw an accrual over the years of study.
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Positive connotation

Accrual often implies a beneficial increase, like savings or experience.

Illustration for Positive connotation
She looked forward to the accrual of vacation days.
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Time factor

Understand that accrual requires time; it indicates building up slowly.

Illustration for Time factor
The accrual of goodwill from their customers took years.
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Continuous growth

Think of accrual as a gradual, ongoing process, not a single event.

Illustration for Continuous growth
His knowledge saw an accrual over the years of study.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive connotation

Accrual often implies a beneficial increase, like savings or experience.

Illustration for Positive connotation
She looked forward to the accrual of vacation days.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Time factor

Understand that accrual requires time; it indicates building up slowly.

Illustration for Time factor
The accrual of goodwill from their customers took years.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Continuous growth

Think of accrual as a gradual, ongoing process, not a single event.

Illustration for Continuous growth
His knowledge saw an accrual over the years of study.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive connotation

Accrual often implies a beneficial increase, like savings or experience.

Illustration for Positive connotation
She looked forward to the accrual of vacation days.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Time factor

Understand that accrual requires time; it indicates building up slowly.

Illustration for Time factor
The accrual of goodwill from their customers took years.
Visual representation of the word "Accrual"

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Quote examples

Stanley B. Prusiner

American Scientist

Concepts are vindicated by the constant accrual of data and independent verification of data. No prize, not even a Nobel Prize, can make something true that is not true.
Portrait of Stanley B. Prusiner

Quote examples

Stanley B. Prusiner

American Scientist

Concepts are vindicated by the constant accrual of data and independent verification of data. No prize, not even a Nobel Prize, can make something true that is not true.
Portrait of Stanley B. Prusiner
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