Synonyms for capitalization


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kap-i-tl-uh-zey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌkæp ɪ tl əˈzeɪ ʃən


Définition of capitalization

Origin :
  • 1860, "act of converting (assets) to capital," noun of action from capitalize in the financial sense. Meaning "act of writing or printing in capital letters" is recorded from 1864.
  • noun capital
Example sentences :
  • It represents a capitalization which may at once be turned to interest.
  • Extract from : « The Child and the Curriculum » by John Dewey
  • Fifty thousand dollars, the concern's capitalization, was too much to pay.
  • Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Spelling, punctuation and capitalization are as in the original.
  • Extract from : « Diary of Anna Green Winslow » by Anna Green Winslow
  • My son and I will contribute this information as our share in the capitalization of the company.
  • Extract from : « The Cosmic Computer » by Henry Beam Piper
  • The original spelling, hyphenation, and capitalization have been retained.
  • Extract from : « The True Life of Betty Ireland » by Anonymous
  • Capitalization and possible errors in Ads were left as in original.
  • Extract from : « The Cornish Fishermen's Watch Night and Other Stories » by Anonymous
  • Vol II, in connection with capitalization and stock-watering.
  • Extract from : « Railroads: Rates and Regulations » by William Z. Ripley
  • Capitalization, accents and formatting markup have been normalized.
  • Extract from : « Cyrano de Bergerac » by Edmond Rostand
  • Punctuation, capitalization and accents have largely been made consistent.
  • Extract from : « G. H. Q. » by Frank Fox
  • Capitalization of botanical names is maintained as in the original.
  • Extract from : « Fruits of the Hawaiian Islands » by Gerrit Parmile Wilder

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