Pronunciation:
kap-
t-l-
z, kap-tl-Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -ized; -iz·ing
1 : to write or print with a beginning capital letter or in capital letters
2 a : to supply capital for (as a business or a project) b : to use as capital (as in business)
3 : to use to help oneself <capitalize on an opponent's mistake>
- cap·i·tal·i·za·tion
/kap-t-l--z
-shn, kap-tl-/ noun
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