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accrual

The word “accrual” has 2 syllables: ac-crual

It's pronounced as /əˈkruːəl/

What is synonym and antonym for accrual?

In the thesaurus, “accrual” has 4 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for accrual along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for accrual

  • addition
  • boost
  • gain
  • increase

Antonyms for accrual

  • abatement
  • decline
  • decrease
  • decrement
  • depletion
  • diminution
  • fall
  • loss
  • lowering
  • reduction
  • shrinkage

Meanings of accrual

  • noun
    1. An increase; something that accumulates, especially an amount of money that periodically accumulates for a specific purpose.
    2. From the creditor's viewpoint, a charge incurred in one accounting period that has not been, but is to be, paid by the end of it.

Example Sentences

  • The company made an accrual for unpaid expenses at the end of the quarter.
  • The accountant noted the accrual of interest on the outstanding loan.
  • The financial statement showed an accrual of revenue not yet received.
  • The accrual of vacation days is tracked by the human resources department.
  • They prepared an accrual for taxes that were due but hadn’t been paid yet.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to accrual, such as: abatement, addition, boost, decline, decrease, decrement, depletion.

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