build·up also build-up (b ld  p )n. 1. The act or process of amassing or increasing: a military buildup; a buildup of tension during the strike. 2. The result of building up: a pipe clogged by rust buildup. 3. a. Widely favorable publicity, especially by a systematic campaign: The new movie was given a tremendous buildup in the media. b. Extravagant praise. |
The process of attaining prescribed strength of units and prescribed levels of vehicles, equipment, stores, and supplies. Also may be applied to the means of accomplishing this process.
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| Noun | 1. | buildup - the act of building up an accumulation; "I envied his rapid buildup of assets"; "a military buildup in preparation for the invasion" deposition, deposit - the act of putting something somewhere |
| 2. | buildup - the result of the process of accumulation; "the buildup of leaves blocked the drain pipes" accretion, accumulation - an increase by natural growth or addition | |
| 3. | buildup - highly favorable publicity and praise; "his letter of recommendation gave her a terrific buildup" promotion, promotional material, publicity, packaging - a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution; "the packaging of new ideas" |
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