capital
ca
ˈkæ
pi
tal
təl
tēl
/kˈæpɪtə‍l/

Definitie en betekenis van "capital"in het Engels

01

hoofdstad

the city or town that is considered to be the political center of a country or state, from which the government operates
capital definition and meaning
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London is the capital of the United Kingdom.
Londen is de hoofdstad van het Verenigd Koninkrijk.
02

assets used to generate more assets, especially in business or production

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Lack of capital stalled the project.
03

money, property, or valuable human resources owned by a person or business

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Skilled workers are a form of human capital.
04

a large alphabetic character used at the beginning of proper names or for emphasis

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The title was written entirely in capitals.
05

the upper part of a column that transitions to and supports the structure above it

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Architects studied the capitals of ancient temples.
06

the central authority of the United States government

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Lobbyists traveled to the capital to push for reforms.
07

the main center associated with a particular activity or product

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The town is known as the cranberry capital of the country.
01

of utmost importance

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They emphasized the capital issue at the meeting.
02

of the highest quality

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They enjoyed a capital meal at the inn.
03

hoofdletter, in hoofdletters

referring to letters that are written in their larger, uppercase form
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The capital letters on the sign were visible from a great distance.
De hoofdletters op het bord waren vanaf een grote afstand zichtbaar.
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