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capitalising

/ˈkæpɪtəlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈkæpɪtl̩aɪzɪŋ/

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verb

Mettre en majuscules

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.

Examples :

"In German, all nouns are capitalized."

En allemand, tous les noms sont mis en majuscules.

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verb

Financer, capitaliser

To contribute or acquire capital (money or other resources) for.

Examples :

"Some states require proof that a new venture is properly capitalized before the state will issue a certificate of incorporation."

Certains États exigent la preuve qu'une nouvelle entreprise est correctement financée avant que l'État ne délivre un certificat de constitution.

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verb

Capitaliser

To convert into capital, i.e., to get cash or similar immediately fungible resources for some less fungible property or source of future income.

Examples :

"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."

Si nous obtenons un prêt en utilisant l'entreprise comme garantie, l'effet sera de capitaliser nos dix prochaines années de revenus, ce qui nous donnera de l'argent aujourd'hui que nous pourrons utiliser pour racheter notre concurrent.

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verb

Capitaliser

To treat as capital, not as an expense.

Examples :

"Instead of expensing the new computers as a short-term cost, the company is capitalising them, spreading the cost over several years as an investment in their long-term productivity. "

Au lieu de comptabiliser les nouveaux ordinateurs comme une dépense à court terme, l'entreprise les capitalise, répartissant le coût sur plusieurs années en tant qu'investissement dans leur productivité à long terme.

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verb

Tirer profit, capitaliser

To profit or to obtain an advantage.

Examples :

"The home team took several shots on goal but was unable to capitalize until late in the game."

L'équipe à domicile a tiré plusieurs fois au but, mais n'a pas pu capitaliser avant la fin du match.

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verb

Capitaliser sur, tirer profit de

(followed by on) To seize, as an opportunity; to obtain a benefit; to invest on something profitable.

Examples :

"The store is capitalising on the holiday season by offering large discounts. "

Le magasin capitalise sur la période des fêtes en offrant d'importantes réductions.

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