CAPITALISING
12 letters · 5 syllables · verb
Definition of CAPITALISING
In writing or editing, to write (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters, in upper case.
"In German, all nouns are capitalized."
To contribute or acquire capital (money or other resources) for.
"Some states require proof that a new venture is properly capitalized before the state will issue a certificate of incorporation."
To convert into capital, i.e., to get cash or similar immediately fungible resources for some less fungible property or source of future income.
"If we obtain a loan using the business as collateral, the effect will be to capitalize our next ten years of income, giving us cash today that we can use to buy out our competitor."
Examples of CAPITALISING in a Sentence
- "In German, all nouns are capitalized."
- "Some states require proof that a new venture is properly capitalized before the state will issue a certificate of incorporation."
- "If we obtain a loan using the business as collateral, the effect will be to capitalize our next ten years of income, giving us cash today that we can use to buy out our competitor."
Word Details
Is CAPITALISING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CAPITALISING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CAPITALISING uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CAPITALISING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | p | i | t | a | l | i | s | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CAPITALISING
100 words from the letters in CAPITALISING
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How to Use CAPITALISING in Word Games
CAPITALISING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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