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Capitalized

In writing or editing, to write (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters, in upper case.

📖 Definitions of "Capitalized"

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  1. 1

    In writing or editing, to write (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters, in upper case.

    "In German, all nouns are capitalized."

  2. 2

    To contribute or acquire capital (money or other resources) for.

    "Some states require proof that a new venture is properly capitalized before the state will issue a certificate of incorporation."

  3. 3

    To convert into capital, i.e., to get cash or similar immediately fungible resources for some less fungible property or source of future income.

    "If we obtain a loan using the business as collateral, the effect will be to capitalize our next ten years of income, giving us cash today that we can use to buy out our competitor."

  4. 4

    To treat as capital, not as an expense.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Capitalized"

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WordDefinition
accumulatedbrought together into a group or crowd
addedcombined or joined to increase in size or quantity or scope
benefitedverb(transitive) To be or to provide a benefit to.
betverb(transitive, ditransitive) To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event; to wager.
capitalnoun(uncountable, business, finance, insurance) Money and wealth. The means to acquire goods and services, especially in a non-barter system.
capitalisedverbIn capital letters.
countedverb(intransitive) To recite numbers in sequence.
cumulativeIncorporating all current and previous data up to the present or at the time of measuring or collating.
fundedHaving received financial support; paid for.
immobilisedverb
immobilizedSubject to immobilization.
locked-inverb
recordedThat has been fixed into a physical medium (for example, a book, compact disc or videotape).
reliedverb(with on or upon, formerly also with in) to trust; to have confidence in; to depend.
stakedverb(transitive) To put at risk upon success in competition, or upon a future contingency.
uppercaseverb(transitive) To convert (text) to upper case.
capped(often in combinations) Having a cap (various senses).
uppercasedverbWritten in upper case; capital.
upper-caseAlternative spelling of uppercase. [Written in upper case; capital.]
subsidizedthat receives a subsidy

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