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   cap

   /ˈkap/

   noun

   • 1. a kind of soft, flat hat, typically with a peak: "a man wearing a raincoat and a flat cap"
   • ▪ a kind of soft, close-fitting head covering worn for a particular purpose: "a shower cap"
   • ▪ a cap awarded as a sign of membership of a particular sports team, especially a national team: British "he has won three caps for Scotland"
   • ▪ a player to whom a cap is awarded: British "a former naval officer and rugby cap"
   • ▪ an academic mortar board: "school-leavers in cap and gown" Similar mortar boardacademic capdated:trenchertrencher capsquare
   • ▪ the top of a bird's head when distinctively coloured.
   • 2. a protective lid or cover for an object such as a bottle, the point of a pen, or a camera lens: "a glass bottle with a screw cap" Similar lidtopstoppercorkbungspileferrulecovercoveringstopple
   • ▪ an artificial protective covering for a tooth.
   • 3. an upper limit imposed on spending or borrowing: "he raised the cap on local authority spending" Similar limitupper limitceilingcurbcheck
   • 4. a contraceptive diaphragm. informal British
   • 5. the broad upper part of the fruiting body of most mushrooms and toadstools, at the top of a stem and bearing gills or pores.
   • 6. short for percussion cap

   verb

   • 1. put a lid or cover on: "he capped his pen"
   • ▪ form a covering layer or topmost part of: "snow-capped mountains" Similar topcrowncovercoatblanketmantle
   • ▪ put an artificial protective covering on (a tooth): "his smile revealed perfectly capped teeth"
   • 2. provide a fitting climax or conclusion to: "he capped a memorable season by becoming champion of champions" Similar round offcrownbe a fitting climax toput the finishing touch/touches toperfectcomplete
   • ▪ follow or reply to (a story, remark, or joke) by producing a better one: "he prayed no wit would cap his remark with some repartee" Similar beatbettersurpassoutdooutshinetrumptopupstageimprove ongo one better thaninformal:best
   • 3. place a limit or restriction on (prices, expenditure, or borrowing): "council budgets will be capped" Similar set a limit onput a ceiling onlimitrestrictkeep within boundscurbcontrolpeg
   • 4. be chosen as a member of a particular sports team, especially a national one: British "he was capped ten times by England" Similar chooseselectpickincludeinformal:give someone the nod
   • 5. confer a university degree on. Scottish, New Zealand

   Word Origin Old Englishcæppe ‘hood’, from late Latin cappa, perhaps from Latin caput ‘head’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. capful noun

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   Dec 24, 2023 · ‘Cap’ is a versatile slang term that has gained popularity in recent years. Its primary meaning of lying or deceiving someone intentionally has expanded to include exaggeration, disbelief, and closed-mindedness.

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   Dec 20, 2023 · What does “cap” mean? Simply put, “cap” is used to indicate when someone is lying or exaggerating. It is synonymous with “false” or “not true.” When someone says “no cap,” it means they are being genuine or telling the truth. Where did “cap” originate from?

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   Dec 24, 2023 · The slang term ‘cap’ typically means to lie or exaggerate. When someone says “No cap,” it implies that they are being completely honest or speaking without embellishment. On the other hand, when someone uses ‘cap’ to describe a statement or claim, they are accusing the person of lying or stretching the truth.

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   Mar 15, 2024 · CAP Meaning in Slang. In teen internet lingo, the term 'CAP' equates to lying or faking. Derived from the popular online culture, 'CAP' essentially serves as a tool for youngsters to call out dishonesty or exaggeration.

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   Jul 22, 2024 · Capitalization is an accounting method in which a cost is included in an asset's value and expensed over the asset's useful life, rather than expensed in the period the cost was incurred....

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   Jul 11, 2024 · Capital is a broad term that can describe anything that confers value or benefit to its owners, such as a factory and its machinery, intellectual property like patents, or the financial assets of...

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   Aug 6, 2024 · The capitalization rate (also known as cap rate) is used in the world of commercial real estate to indicate the rate of return that is expected to be generated on a real estate investment...

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   Jan 19, 2024 · Market capitalization is a term used to describe the size of a company based on the total value of the company’s stock. Market capitalization is an important data point for making informed...

10. www.wallstreetprep.com › knowledge › capital-expenditure-capexCapital Expenditure (Capex) | Formula + Calculator - Wall Street...

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    Apr 21, 2024 · Capital Expenditure (Capex) refers to a company’s long-term investments in fixed assets (PP&E) to facilitate growth in the foreseeable future. Like the change in net working capital (NWC), Capex – short for “Capital Expenditure” or “Capital Expense” – is classified as a reinvestment activity.

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    Feb 1, 2024 · Calculated by dividing a property’s net operating income by its asset value, the cap rate is an assessment of the yield of a property over one year. For example, a property worth $14 million generating $600,000 of NOI would have a cap rate of 4.3%.