1. cities that serve as the seat of government for countries, states, or provinces
Usage: plural of capital
2. uppercase letters of the alphabet
Usage: plural of capital
3. wealth or assets used to generate income or invest in business ventures
Usage: plural of capital; economics

Examples

• The capitals of European countries include Paris, Berlin, and Rome.
• State capitals often house important government buildings.
• Please write your name using capitals at the beginning of each word.
• The form requires you to fill in your last name in all capitals.
• Many investors are moving their capitals to emerging markets.
• The company raised additional capitals through a stock offering.
• Students must memorize all fifty state capitals for the geography test.