capitalization
Translation
capitalization, market capitalization
Examples
Proper capitalisation is important in formal writing.
Proper capitalization is important in formal writing.
The company has a market capitalisation of £1 billion.
The company has a market capitalization of $1 billion.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) capitalization ((of sth.)) (noun) The capitalization of proper nouns is required.
market capitalization (finance term) The company's market capitalization has increased.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (writing) use of upper case; (finance) market value, market cap
Etymology
From 'capitalize' + '-ation' (a suffix forming nouns of action). It's the action of making something 'capital'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'action' (-ation) of 'capitalizing' – either making a letter a capital, or turning something into financial capital.