noun

accrual

accrual, accumulation

The accrual of interest is calculated daily.

The accrual of interest is calculated daily.

This is based on the accrual method of accounting.

This is based on the accrual method of accounting.

the accrual of ((sth.)) The accrual of interest is calculated daily.

Synonyms: accumulation, increase, addition

From the verb 'accrue', which comes from Old French 'acreue' meaning 'growth, increase'.

Think of 'accrual' as something that is 'crucial' to 'add' up in accounting.

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