Main Entry: cap·i·tal·i·za·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌka-pə-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən, ˌkap-tə-, British also kə-ˌpi-tə-\

Function: noun

Date: 1852

1 a : the act or process of capitalizing b : a sum resulting from a process of capitalizing c : the total liabilities of a business including both ownership capital and borrowed capital d : the total par value or the stated value of no-par issues of authorized stock
2 : the use of a capital letter in writing or printing