n.
Pronunciation: ˌ ka-p ə -t ə -l ə - ' z ā -sh ə n, ˌ kap-t ə -, Brit also k ə - ˌ pi-t ə -
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