accrual vs boost

accrual

noun
  • An increase; something that accumulates, especially an amount of money that periodically accumulates for a specific purpose 

  • 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. 

boost

noun
  • Something that helps, or adds power or effectiveness; assistance. 

  • A positive intake manifold pressure in cars with turbochargers or superchargers. 

  • A coordinate transformation that changes velocity. 

  • A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb. 

verb
  • To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up. 

  • To steal. 

  • To give a booster shot to. 

  • To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve; to assist in overcoming obstacles. 

  • To amplify; to signal boost. 

  • To jump-start a vehicle by using cables to connect the battery in a running vehicle to the battery in a vehicle that won't start. 

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