capitalized; capitalizing
Definition of capitalize
1
: to write or print with an initial capital or in capitals
Capitalize the names of cities and states.
2a
: to convert into capital
capitalize the company's reserve fund
b
: to treat as an amortizable investment in long-term capital assets rather than as an ordinary operating expense to be charged against revenue for the period in which it is incurred
capitalize development costs
3a
: to compute the present value of (an income extended over a period of time)
b
: to convert (a periodic payment) into an equivalent capital sum
capitalized annuities
4
: to supply capital for
: to gain by turning something to advantage
capitalize on an opponent's mistake
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The first known use of capitalize was in 1764
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