capitalization
UK/,kæpɪt(ə)laɪ'zeɪʃ(ə)n/US/.kæpitәlai'zeiʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
The use of capital (upper-case) letters.
（字母的）大写。
n.
The total market value of a company's shares.
市值；资本总额。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcapitaltake, seize, hold
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-izeto make, to become
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-ationrelating to, having the nature of
=capitalization
The noun of capitalize: either the act of using capital letters, or a company's total capital value (market capitalization).
Common Collocations
- 1.market capitalization市值
- 2.capitalization rate资本化率
Example Sentences
- 1.
The style guide explains the rules of capitalization.
- 2.
The company's market capitalization passed one trillion dollars.