Meaning of the word amassing in English

What does amassing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

amassing

US /əˈmæsɪŋ/
UK /əˈmæsɪŋ/

Verb

gathering together or accumulating (a large amount of something) over a period of time

Example:
He spent years amassing a fortune through shrewd investments.
The company is amassing a huge amount of data from its users.