Cumulation

usgb/kjuˈmjuː.leɪ.ʃən/
noun

The act of accumulating or gathering together; an increase.

The cumulation of evidence in the case helped to secure a conviction.
Visual representation of "cumulation" - The act of accumulating or gathering together; an increase.

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data cumulation, cumulation of resources, cumulation of information

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Context

Cumulation is often used in scientific contexts to describe the building of data or evidence.

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The scientist studied the cumulation of sediment layers over centuries.
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Emotional Connotation

Understanding cumulation can evoke feelings of progression and growth.

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The cumulation of experiences shapes who we are.
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Literary Use

In literature, cumulation can symbolize the gradual build-up of events leading to a climax.

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The story explores the cumulation of tension before the main conflict.
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