(politics) A socio-economic system based on private ownership of resources or capital.

plural of capitalism

(uncountable, economics) Already-produced durable goods available for use as a factor of production, such as steam shovels (equipment) and office buildings (structures).

Of prime importance. / Chief, in a political sense, as being the seat of the general government of a state or nation. / (comparable, Britain, dated) Excellent.

American spelling and Oxford British English standard spelling of capitalisation.

(transitive) 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.

(anatomy) Having a distinct globular tip. / (botany) Forming a dense, head-like cluster, such as the inflorescences of composites.

(anatomy) The capitate bone of the wrist.

(US, health care) To pay health-care providers using a capitation system.

Performing a headcount; the counting of people. / A poll tax.