capitalization
noun
cap·i·tal·i·za·tion
ˌka-pə-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən 
ˌkap-tə-
1
a
: the act or process of capitalizing
b
: a sum resulting from a process of capitalizing
c
: the total liabilities of a business including both ownership capital and borrowed capital
d
: the total par value or the stated value of no-par issues of authorized stock
2
: the use of a capital letter in writing or printing
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Jacob believed that the capitalization of common nouns was an inorganic import and did away with it, a choice that inspired parodies in the German press.
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Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Value and large capitalization stocks fell less than growth and small capitalization stocks.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The capitalization of the specific letters in the title — KIM and YE — could reference Kim Kardashian and her ex-husband (and longtime Swift foe), Ye, formerly Kanye West.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2024
Growth and large capitalization stocks outperformed value and small capitalization stocks.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Value and large capitalization stocks fell less than growth and small capitalization stocks.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The capitalization of the specific letters in the title — KIM and YE — could reference Kim Kardashian and her ex-husband (and longtime Swift foe), Ye, formerly Kanye West.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2024
Growth and large capitalization stocks outperformed value and small capitalization stocks.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Capitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitalization. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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capitalization
noun
cap·i·tal·i·za·tion
ˌka-pət-ᵊl-ə-ˈzā-shən, -ᵊl-ī-
1
: the act or process of capitalizing
capitalization of earnings
2
: a sum resulting from a process of capitalizing
3
: total capital liabilities of a business including both equity capital and debt capital
Note: Equity capital is considered a liability because the investors may recall some or all of it (as by redeeming stock). Inadequate capitalization of a business is considered by courts in cases dealing with equitable subordination of creditors or piercing the corporate veil.
4
: the total par value or the stated value of no-par issues of authorized capital stock
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