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.
An increase; something that accumulates, especially an amount of money that periodically accumulates for a specific purpose
The consumption of a resource faster than it can be replenished.
gradual expense or use of natural resources over time.
The act of depleting, or the state of being depleted; exhaustion.