Definition

The act of writing or printing letters in uppercase, or the total amount of money a company has from long-term financing sources.

Example

The capitalization of the company increased after it issued new shares of stock.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new rules for capitalization in writing?

Yeah, I read something about it; it seems like it will help with clarity.

Right? I think understanding capitalization is so important for good grammar.

Definitely! It makes a big difference in how our writing is perceived.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Capitalization → It is formed from "capital" (from Latin "capitale", meaning head or principal) and "-ization" (meaning the process of making or becoming). The word refers to the process of making something into a principal or head form, often in terms of finance or writing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'capital' as the 'head' or 'main' part of something, and '-ization' as the process of making it that way. This helps you remember that capitalization is the process of making something principal or important.

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