글자를 대문자로 쓰거나 문장의 머리글자를 대문자로 표기하다.
To write or print a word or letter in capital letters, or to start a word with a capital letter.
예문:
"Remember to capitalize the first letter of every proper noun."
"The title of the book was capitalized for emphasis on the cover."
기업이나 사업에 필요한 자본을 공급하거나 출자하다.
To provide a company or project with the necessary capital or funds to operate.
예문:
"The bank was capitalized with enough reserves to withstand the economic crisis."
"They sought new investors to capitalize the expansion project in Asia."
비용을 당기 비용으로 처리하지 않고 재무상태표에 자산으로 계상하다.
To record a cost or expense as an asset on the balance sheet rather than an expense on the income statement.
예문:
"Software development costs can be capitalized if certain technical criteria are met."
"The firm chose to capitalize the interest payments on the construction loan."
상황이나 기회를 자신에게 유리하게 이용하거나 기회로 삼다.
To take advantage of a situation or opportunity to gain a benefit, typically followed by 'on'.
예문:
"The politician tried to capitalize on the public's anger regarding the new tax law."
"Our brand must capitalize on the growing demand for eco-friendly products."