English noun: capitalization | |||
1. | capitalization (communication) writing in capital letters | ||
Synonyms | capitalisation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | writing | ||
2. | capitalization (act) an estimation of the value of a business | ||
Synonyms | capitalisation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | estimate, estimation | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | market capitalisation, market capitalization | ||
3. | capitalization (act) the act of capitalizing on an opportunity | ||
Synonyms | capitalisation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | development, exploitation | ||
4. | capitalization (act) the sale of capital stock | ||
Synonyms | capitalisation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | marketing, merchandising, selling | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | overcapitalisation, overcapitalization | ||