CAPTATION


Meaning of CAPTATION in English

kapˈtāshən noun

( -s )

Etymology: Latin captation-, captatio, from captatus (past participle of captare to chase, strive to seize) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at catch

1. : an attempt to achieve or acquire something (as favor or applause) especially artfully

the candidate's obvious captation

2. : the making of an ad captandum appeal

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.