accumulator

noun
UK: /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtər/
US: /əˈkjuːmjəleɪdər/

  1. A container or device that collects and stores something, like energy or electricity.

    1. The car has an accumulator to store extra electricity. [ ] [ ]
    2. This accumulator helps to manage energy consumption efficiently in the factory. [ ] [ ]

  2. A register in a computer's central processing unit (CPU) that stores intermediate results of arithmetic and logical operations.

    1. The accumulator holds the result of the calculation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The program uses the accumulator to keep track of the running total. [ ] [ ]

  3. A person or thing that accumulates possessions or wealth.

    1. He is an accumulator of rare books and manuscripts. [ ] [ ]
    2. She became a diligent accumulator of knowledge through her extensive studies. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

register collector hoarder store battery

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "accumulator" in English means: A container or device that collects and stores something, like energy or electricity., A register in a computer's central processing unit (CPU) that stores intermediate results of arithmetic and logical operations., A person or thing that accumulates possessions or wealth..

The phonetic transcription of "accumulator" is /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtər/ in British English and /əˈkjuːmjəleɪdər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "accumulator": register, collector, hoarder, store, battery.

Example usage of "accumulator": "The car has an accumulator to store extra electricity.". More examples on the page.