noun
1. writing in capital letters
• Syn: ↑capitalisation
• Derivationally related forms: ↑capitalise (for: ↑capitalisation), ↑capitalize
• Hypernyms: ↑writing
2. an estimation of the value of a business
• Syn: ↑capitalisation
• Derivationally related forms: ↑capitalise (for: ↑capitalisation), ↑capitalize
• Hypernyms: ↑estimate, ↑estimation
• Hyponyms: ↑market capitalization, ↑market capitalisation
3. the act of capitalizing on an opportunity
• Syn: ↑capitalisation
• Derivationally related forms: ↑capitalise (for: ↑capitalisation), ↑capitalize
• Hypernyms: ↑exploitation, ↑development
4. the sale of capital stock
• Syn: ↑capitalisation
• Hypernyms: ↑selling, ↑merchandising, ↑marketing
• Hyponyms: ↑overcapitalization, ↑overcapitalisation
Useful english dictionary. 2012.