capitalization
noun
cap·i·tal·i·za·tion ˌka-pə-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən 
ˌkap-tə-
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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web This pool of investors, called a syndicate, can be an SPV legal entity as the one investment company on a startup’s capitalization table, but really having multiple investors acting like one for the risk/reward. 
Jd Morris, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 In a rare move, first reported by Forbes, the production increased its capitalization in May to $15 million from $13.5 million. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 July 2022 With a stock market capitalization of almost $2.4 trillion, Apple remains the U.S. Larry Light, Fortune, 14 July 2022 An industry insider told me that what has created this problem is a long period of low capitalization rates that were not anticipated when the projects were underwritten. Peter J Reilly, Forbes, 18 May 2022 There was a lot to say about corporations and money, and capitalization and the commodification of all this stuff. Clarissa Cruz, EW.com, 25 July 2022 In terms of the company's capitalization and valuation, as well as the possibility of expanding the team to create more content. Corein Carter, Forbes, 27 Apr. 2022 Another factor that investors should take into consideration is the capitalization rate, or cap rate, of a property. David Wieland, Forbes, 10 June 2022 Skipping the capitalization or leaving off a question mark doesn’t denote a lack of respect. Washington Post, 17 May 2016 See More
Jd Morris, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 In a rare move, first reported by Forbes, the production increased its capitalization in May to $15 million from $13.5 million. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 July 2022 With a stock market capitalization of almost $2.4 trillion, Apple remains the U.S. Larry Light, Fortune, 14 July 2022 An industry insider told me that what has created this problem is a long period of low capitalization rates that were not anticipated when the projects were underwritten. Peter J Reilly, Forbes, 18 May 2022 There was a lot to say about corporations and money, and capitalization and the commodification of all this stuff. Clarissa Cruz, EW.com, 25 July 2022 In terms of the company's capitalization and valuation, as well as the possibility of expanding the team to create more content. Corein Carter, Forbes, 27 Apr. 2022 Another factor that investors should take into consideration is the capitalization rate, or cap rate, of a property. David Wieland, Forbes, 10 June 2022 Skipping the capitalization or leaving off a question mark doesn’t denote a lack of respect. Washington Post, 17 May 2016 See More Word History
Etymology
capitalize + -ation
First Known Use
1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing capitalization
Legal Definition
capitalization
noun
cap·i·tal·i·za·tion ˌka-pət-ᵊl-ə-ˈzā-shən, -ᵊl-ī-
1
: the act or process of capitalizing
capitalization of earnings
2
: a sum resulting from a process of capitalizing
especially : paid-in capital at capital
inadequate capitalization
3
: total capital liabilities of a business including both equity capital and debt capital
Note: Equity capital is considered a liability because the investors may recall some or all of it (as by redeeming stock). Inadequate capitalization of a business is considered by courts in cases dealing with equitable subordination of creditors or piercing the corporate veil.
4
: the total par value or the stated value of no-par issues of authorized capital stock