 buildup |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of building up an accumulation | |
| Examples: | "I envied his rapid buildup of assets" "a military buildup in preparation for the invasion" |
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| Related terms: | accumulation deposit build_up | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the result of the process of accumulation | |
| Examples: | "the buildup of leaves blocked the drain pipes" |
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| Related terms: | accretion | |
| 3. | [ noun ] highly favorable publicity and praise | |
| Examples: | "his letter of recommendation gave her a terrific buildup" |
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| Related terms: | promotion | |
| Similar spelling: |
build_up build_upon built-up |
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