cumulative effect
noun
: an effect produced by something happening over a long period of time
the cumulative effect(s) of smoking on the body
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But their cumulative effect on customer trust, brand positioning, and long-term margins is rarely audited at the same frequency.
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François Candelon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The cumulative effect of this kind of consistent storytelling is that listening to the album all the way through is not that different from listening to a cast recording.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 June 2026
The Padres are losing far more often over the last two weeks (11 of 13 entering Monday), but Padres manager Craig Stammen pushed back against the notion that a cumulative effect of mounting injuries has contributed to the team’s swoon.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Each individual choice feels minor, but the cumulative effect could potentially push high performers out the door.
—William Jones
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
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François Candelon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The cumulative effect of this kind of consistent storytelling is that listening to the album all the way through is not that different from listening to a cast recording.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 June 2026
The Padres are losing far more often over the last two weeks (11 of 13 entering Monday), but Padres manager Craig Stammen pushed back against the notion that a cumulative effect of mounting injuries has contributed to the team’s swoon.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Each individual choice feels minor, but the cumulative effect could potentially push high performers out the door.
—William Jones
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
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“Cumulative effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cumulative%20effect. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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