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capitalization

/kæpɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does capitalization mean?

noun

The act of writing or printing a word or text with a capital letter at the beginning, or the state of being written or printed in this way. The use of capital letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and other specified words.

Example

"The correct capitalization of the first word in a sentence is essential for good writing."

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