accrual

noun

ə-ˈkrü-əl How to pronounce accrual (audio)
Definition of accrualnext
as in increase
something added (as by growth) had an accrual of $100 through interest on my savings account last year

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Recent Examples of accrual The company identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to issues with expense recording and accruals. — Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 The earnings statement shows a sum of $19.4 million (£15.2 million) under the category of accruals and deferred income which refers to money a company receives for goods or services that haven't yet been delivered to the customer. — Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025 This pause also included a stop on the accrual of interest and the requirement to make student loan payments. — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 The decrease is primarily due to an impairment loss and legal settlement accrual. — Quartz Bot, Quartz, 29 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for accrual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrual
  1. increase
  2. gain
  3. addition
  4. boost
Noun
  • The University of Tennessee in Knoxville and the University of Mississippi had significant increases as well.
    — Thomas Oide, Axios, 16 Mar. 2025
  • During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of increase
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Moscow has been offered normalization and hinting at territorial gains and sanctions relief.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2025
  • That was the second consecutive session of gains for all three indexes.
    — Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of gain
Noun
  • Getting Tunsil up front is a solid move in addition to acquiring Samuel.
    — Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
  • In addition, Obama and Robinson will take the stage at SXSW in Austin on Thursday (March 13) at 1 p.m. CT to record a special episode of their new podcast live in front of an audience.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of addition
Noun
  • As the 11th ranked team in the nation, Maryland has their eyes set on a bigger prize, but winning the Big Ten would be a significant confidence boost for the Terrapins.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • These nourishing lip products are formulated with an oil base, delivering the juicy, decadent finish of a lip gloss or sheer lip tint with the moisturizing benefits of a lip balm—ideal for people with dry lips and anyone seeking an aesthetic boost.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of boost

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