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accumulation vs backup

backup vs accumulation

accumulation and backup both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
accumulation Yes No No No
backup Yes No No No
As nouns, backup is a hyponym of accumulation; that is, backup is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than accumulation:
  • accumulation: an increase by natural growth or addition
  • backup: an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
Other hyponyms of accumulation include buildup, deposit, deposition.
accumulation (noun) backup (noun)
the act of accumulating the act of providing approval and support
several things grouped together or considered as a whole (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
(finance) profits that are not paid out as dividends but are added to the capital base of the corporation a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
an increase by natural growth or addition someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
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