buildup
Americannoun
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a building up, as of military forces; increase in amount or number.
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a process of growth; strengthening; development.
the buildup of heavy industry.
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an accumulation, as of a particular type of material.
a buildup of salt deposits.
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an increase, as in potential, intensity, or pressure.
A buildup of suspense began halfway through the movie.
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a progressive or sequential development.
the buildup of helium atoms from hydrogen.
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praise or publicity designed to enhance a reputation or popularize someone or something.
The studio spent $100,000 on the new star's buildup.
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a process of preparation designed to make possible the achievement of an ultimate objective.
a lengthy buildup to a sales pitch.
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encouragement; a psychological lift.
Every time I need a buildup, I look at her picture.
Etymology
Origin of buildup
1925–30, noun use of verb phrase build up
Example Sentences
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Beyond protein buildup, the study identified broader metabolic differences between healthy and Alzheimer's brains.
From Science Daily
This buildup of charge leaves one edge negatively charged and the opposite edge positively charged, creating a measurable voltage difference.
From Science Daily
F-22 fighters and aerial tankers are gathering in Israel, adding to the military buildup.
Instead, what they’ve gotten is something far more puzzling: steady retail growth on the surface, paired with an extraordinary buildup of household savings underneath.
From MarketWatch
In psoriasis, for example, an excessive buildup of immune cells in the skin drives ongoing inflammation and skin damage.
From Science Daily
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