capitalized

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Capitalized' has two main uses in English. It can mean writing a word with its first letter in uppercase. In business contexts, it often means investing money into assets that will bring profits over time.

Examples in Different Contexts

In corporate finance, being 'capitalized' accurately is crucial for asset valuation. A CFO might say, 'Properly capitalized assets ensure that our financial statements represent the true value and financial health of our company to stakeholders.'

Practice Scenarios

Academics

Scenario:

Cross-check all your bibliography for correct grammatical structures before submission, would you?

Response:

Absolutely, I'll make sure all the titles and names are capitalized correctly in my bibliography.

Creative

Scenario:

Writing 'the beast' just doesn't capture the emphasis I want to convey on this character's importance.

Response:

That makes sense. Let's capitalize 'The Beast' to put the right stress on the character.