See Also: Capitalize(money)
capitalize(dictionary)
capitalize(dictionary)

capitalize (iou)



capitalize verb. Also capitalise. M18.
[from CAPITAL noun2 + -IZE. Cf. French capitaliser.]
verb trans. Write or print (a letter) as a capital; begin (a word) with a capital letter; write or print in capitals. M18.
verb trans. Convert into a capital sum; compute or realize the current value of; reckon the value of by setting future benefits against the cost of maintenance. M19.
verb trans. & intrans. (foll. by on). Make capital out of, use to one's advantage, turn to account. M19.
Publishers Weekly The publishers..do not intend to capitalize the publicity. N. Chomsky The Cambodian left is now in a position to mobilize the peasantry, capitalizing on Sihanouk's personal prestige.
verb trans. Provide with capital. Orig. US. L19.
Observer At the current price of 213p, Burmah is capitalised at a little over 300 million.
capitali'zation noun M19.