accretion
11accretion — ► NOUN 1) growth or increase by gradual accumulation. 2) a thing formed or added in this way …
12Accrétion — L’accrétion désigne en astrophysique, en géologie, en médecine et en météorologie la constitution et l accroissement d un corps, d une structure ou d un objet par apport et/ou agglomération de matière, généralement en surface ou en périphérie de… …
13accretion — The process of making incremental, periodic increases in the book or carrying value of an asset. For example, when a bond is purchased at a price below 100, the difference between the purchase price and the par value, the discount, is accreted.… …
14accretion — noun /ʌˈkɹiː.ʃən/ a) The act of increasing by natural growth; especially the increase of organic bodies by the internal accession of parts; organic growth. There might have been a slight accretion of the moss and lichen on the shingled roof. b)… …
15accretion — [[t]əkri͟ːʃ(ə)n[/t]] accretions 1) N COUNT An accretion is an addition to something, usually one that has been added over a period of time. [FORMAL] ...the mythical structure has been overlaid by literary accretions. 2) N UNCOUNT Accretion is the …
16accretion — /akriyshsn/ The act of growing to a thing; usually applied to the gradual and imperceptible accumulation of land by natural causes, as out of the sea or a river. Civil law. The right of heirs or legatees to unite or aggregate with their shares or …
17accretion — /akriyshsn/ The act of growing to a thing; usually applied to the gradual and imperceptible accumulation of land by natural causes, as out of the sea or a river. Civil law. The right of heirs or legatees to unite or aggregate with their shares or …
18accretion — noun Etymology: Latin accretion , accretio, from accrescere more at accrue Date: 1615 1. the process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: as a. increase by external addition or accumulation (as by adhesion of external parts or part …
19accretion — accretive, accretionary, adj. /euh kree sheuhn/, n. 1. an increase by natural growth or by gradual external addition; growth in size or extent. 2. the result of this process. 3. an added part; addition: The last part of the legend is a later… …
20Accretion — 1. Asset growth through addition or expansion. 2. In reference to discount bonds, it describes the accumulation of value until maturity. 1. Accretion can occur through a company s internal development or by way of mergers and acquisitions. 2.… …
