capping

noun

cap·​ping ˈka-piŋ How to pronounce capping (audio)
: something that caps

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Anna Schryver, communications manager for MCTS, suggested riders download the Umo app to benefit from WisGo – the new bus fare system – and fare capping. Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 24 Aug. 2025 President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed at slashing prescription drug prices in the U.S. that could lead to the capping of prices at a level equivalent to the cost in similar nations. Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 12 May 2025 This has resulted in artificial capping of capabilities to maintain the now-standard $20 price point. Andrew Filev, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker enacted Act 10 in 2011, which significantly restricted collective bargaining rights for most public-sector employees, limiting negotiations to base wages and capping raises at inflation rates unless approved by referendum. Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for capping

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of capping was in the 14th century

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“Capping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capping. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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