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cumulative

[kyoo-myuh-luh-tiv, -ley-tiv] / ˈkyu myə lə tɪv, -ˌleɪ tɪv /


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There is a kind of professional politeness that demands we discuss each case in isolation so no one has to say aloud what the cumulative pattern reveals.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

The settlement also replaced the at-large system — in which every seat was filled by districtwide vote — with what’s known as cumulative voting.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" came in third with $12.1 million, taking its cumulative domestic haul over $400 million.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

According to one study, there are more than 1,100 billionaires in the U.S. — the most of any country — and their cumulative net worth equals $5.7 trillion.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

The “Total” column represents their cumulative classroom learning from all five years of elementary school.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell




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