Capitalized Meaning in English
word · lemma: capitalize
Definition
Written with an uppercase letter or letters. In finance, 'capitalized' can also mean counted as an asset rather than as an expense.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used to refer to writing (e.g., names 'capitalized'), but in business/finance can mean an expense is recorded as capital. Not to be confused with 'capitalize on' (to take advantage). Always refers to the use of uppercase, not merely making something important.
Example Sentences
Every sentence in English should start with a capitalized letter.
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Names of places are always capitalized in English.
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Please check that all the titles are capitalized correctly.
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Oops, this word isn’t capitalized—let me fix that.
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In accounting, certain expenses are capitalized as long-term assets.
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Her name wasn’t capitalized on the invitation, so she was a little upset.
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