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capitalization definition

capi·tali·za·tion (-ət 'l ə zās̸hən)

noun

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

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