Capitalize Definition
kăpĭ-tl-īz
capitalized, capitalizes, capitalizing
verb
capitalized, capitalizes, capitalizing
To use as capital; convert into capital.
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To establish the capital stock of (a business firm) at a certain figure.
Webster's New World
To calculate the present value of (a periodical payment, annuity, income, etc.); convert (an income, etc.) into one payment or sum equivalent to the computed present value.
Webster's New World
To supply capital to or for (an enterprise)
Webster's New World
To convert (floating debt) into stock or shares.
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idiom
capitalize on something
- to use something to one's own advantage or profit
Webster's New World
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