capitalization
[ kap-i-tl-uh-zey-shuh n ]
/ ˌkæp ɪ tl əˈzeɪ ʃən /
noun
the act or process of capitalizing.
the authorized or outstanding stocks and bonds of a corporation.
Accounting.
- the total investment of the owner or owners in a business enterprise.
- the total corporate liability.
- the total arrived at after addition of liabilities.
conversion into stocks or bonds.
the act of computing the present value of future periodical payments.
Origin of capitalization
First recorded in 1855–60;
capitalize +
-ation
Words nearby capitalization
capital transfer tax,
capital-intensive,
capitalism,
capitalist,
capitalistic,
capitalization,
capitalization issue,
capitalize,
capitally,
capitasti,
capitate
Example sentences from the Web for capitalization
British Dictionary definitions for capitalization
capitalization
capitalisation
/ (ˌkæpɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən) /
noun
- the act of capitalizing
- the sum so derived
accounting
the par value of the total share capital issued by a company, including the loan capital and sometimes reserves
the act of estimating the present value of future payments, earnings, etc
the act of writing or printing in capital letters