Definitions

1. verb

to convert or change into a capital letter, or to make great or more important

“She capitalised the first letter of the title.”

2. verb

to make use of or take advantage of a situation for financial or other gain

“The company capitalised on the latest trends in the market.”

3. verb

to give or supply with capital

“The bank capitalised the business with a large loan.”

4. noun

the act of converting or changing into a capital letter, or the state of being a capital letter

“The capitalisation of the text was incorrect.”

5. noun

the use of capital to finance a business or project

“The capitalisation of the new venture was significant.”

6. noun

the amount of capital used to finance a business or project

“The capitalisation of the company was large.”

7. adverb

in a way that is intended to make a profit or gain

“They invested capitalising on the potential of the new technology.”