Meaning of the word capitalization in English
What does capitalization mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
capitalization
US /ˌkæp.ə.t̬əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the act of writing or printing in capital letters, or of beginning a word with a capital letter
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Proper capitalization is important in formal writing.
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The document had inconsistent capitalization throughout.
2.
the total value of a company's shares on a stock exchange
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The company's market capitalization reached a record high.
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Small-cap stocks have a lower market capitalization.