noun

1. 1. the act or process of converting something into capital
   2. the amount or sum resulting from this
2. the total capital funds of a corporation, represented by stocks, bonds, undivided profit, surplus, etc.
3. the total par or stated value of the stocks and bonds outstanding of a corporation
4. 1. the total invested in a business by the owner or owners
   2. the total corporate liability
5. ☆ the act or system of using capital letters in writing and printing