English to English Dictionary

Cape Canaveral

A cape located on the east coast of Florida, known for being the primary launch site for human spaceflight.

Caper

A pickled flower bud used as a seasoning or garnish in cooking.

Capital

Wealth in the form of money or other assets owned by a person or organization or contributed for a particular purpose such as starting a company or investing.

Capital Asset

A resource owned by an individual or entity that is expected to provide future economic benefits.

Capital Assets

Assets that are used in the production of goods and services and are not intended for sale in the ordinary course of business.

Capital Investment

The funds invested in a business or project for the purpose of generating income or profit.

Capital-Intensive Industry

An industry that requires a large amount of capital investment to produce goods or services.

Capitalism

An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.

Capitalist

A person who uses their wealth to invest in trade and industry for profit in accordance with the principles of capitalism.

Capitalization

The provision of capital or the conversion of income into capital in an economic or financial context.

Capitulate

To cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; to surrender.

Capo

A device used on the neck of a stringed instrument to raise the pitch of the strings.