accretion

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Accretion' is when something grows or increases with added parts or matter. It's like a snowball rolling down a hill, getting bigger as more snow sticks to it.

Examples in Different Contexts

In mergers and acquisitions, 'accretion' might refer to the increase in earnings per share. A CFO might assert, 'The merger will result in accretion to our shareholders' value within the next fiscal year.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

We've achieved significant market expansion this year, reinforcing our position against competitors.

Response:

The accretion of our assets and growing market presence will allow us to continue expanding successfully.

Tech

Scenario:

The ongoing development process has yielded incredible results and augmented our software's functionality.

Response:

Our software has undergone significant accretion since we started the development process.