Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

accumulated-a-total-of

Phrase
/əˈkjuːm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd ə ˈtoʊ.təl ʌv/
Definition
To gather or amass something over time, resulting in a total amount.
Examples
  • She accumulated a total of 100 miles over the course of her training.
  • After years of saving, he accumulated a total of enough funds to buy a house.
  • The company has accumulated a total of several awards for innovation.
Meaning
The process of gradually increasing a quantity by adding to it over a specific period.
Synonyms
  • gathered a sum of
  • amassed a total of
  • collected a total amount of