transitive verb capitalized -·ized′, capitalizing -·iz′·ing

1. to use as capital; convert into capital
2. to calculate the present value of (a periodical payment, annuity, income, etc.); convert (an income, etc.) into one payment or sum equivalent to the computed present value
3. to establish the capital stock of (a business firm) at a certain figure
4. to convert (floating debt) into stock or shares
5. ☆ to supply capital to or for (an enterprise)
6. ☆ to print or write (a word or words) in capital letters
7. ☆ to begin (a word) with a capital letter
8. Accounting to set up (expenditures) as assets