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Buildup

BIH-lduhp

/ˈbɪˌldʌp/

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buildup

Dictionary meaning

The act of building up an accumulation.

Examples

  • I envied their rapid buildup of assets.
  • My letter of recommendation gave me a terrific buildup.

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