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Definition of accrual

accrual

/əˈkruːəl/
ac · cru · al
Plural:accruals
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• noun

1

The gradual accumulation or growth of something over time, especially interest, financial benefits, or legal rights.

Example

"Company policy allows for the steady accrual of paid vacation days throughout the fiscal year."

2

In accounting, an entry or adjustment that records revenue earned or expenses incurred before the actual cash payment has been received or disbursed.

Example

"The accountant recorded an accrual at the end of the quarter to account for utility expenses that had not yet been billed."

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• Rhymes for accrual

• Nearby Words

accreditation
accredited
accreditor
accrual
accrue
accumulable
accumulate

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from the verb 'accrue' plus the noun-forming suffix '-al'. 'Accrue' derives from Old French 'acreue' (growth or increase), ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'accrescere' (to grow or increase).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Accrual. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/accrual
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