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accrual

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ac·cru·al

[uh-kroo-uhl]
noun
1.
the act or process of accruing.
2.
something accrued; accretion.

Origin:
1875–80; accrue + -al2

non·ac·cru·al, adjective
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Accrual is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
Example Sentences
  • Prior year results have been restated to reflect the accrual of unrealized net losses on derivative transactions.
  • Under accrual accounting, revenue is reported for taxes when it is earned, not when received.
  • They changed the benefits program and combined sick days with vacation accrual.
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accrual (əˈkruːəl)
 
n
1.  the act of accruing
2.  something that has accrued
3.  accounting a charge incurred in one accounting period that has not been paid by the end of it

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