capped
Americanadjective
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provided with a covering of a specified kind, color, etc., at the very top, as if by a cap or hat (used in combination).
The valley is ringed by snow-capped mountains.
The black-capped vireo breeds in Oklahoma, Texas, and Mexico.
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closed or sealed off with a lid or covering.
Even a tightly capped jar of cinnamon will lose its potency after a while.
A hive inspection last week revealed ten frames filled to the brim with capped honey and ready for harvest.
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limited by or being a maximum allowable number, amount, value, etc..
The program has a capped enrollment to ensure small class sizes and better mentorship opportunities.
Could capped rent increases help to keep housing affordable?
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Stock Exchange, Banking.
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(of a bank loan, investment, or fund) being, having, or involving a floating interest rate for which a maximum level has been set.
If you’re worried about interest rates rising beyond your ability to pay, a fixed-rate or capped mortgage is the way to go.
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(of an equity index) calculated without allowing any one stock or security to be weighted above a certain percentage.
A capped index is not skewed by the activity of very large companies.
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(of a landfill site) covered over with layers of clay, asphalt, or other impenetrable materials in order to isolate contaminants and keep them from leaching into the groundwater with rain.
Building a renewable energy project on top of a capped landfill is an intricate undertaking.
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Chiefly British, Sports. (of a player) having played in an international game or match as part of a national team.
We reproduce here our interview with the most capped rugby player of all time.
verb
Etymology
Origin of capped
First recorded in 1610–20; cap 1 ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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—Asian stocks were mostly higher as investors rotated back into artificial-intelligence names, though gains were capped by unease over the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The second phase will begin early next year and cover "higher-value firearms" valued above AUS$3,000, capped at AUS$10,000.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Like the HPS and Blackstone funds, the two Blue Owl funds have capped redemptions and experienced net outflows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
The specific amount of the minimum wage increase is tied to inflation — as measured by the federal consumer price index — and capped at 3.5%, according to state law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
The light glinted off his war-scape of a mouth; half his teeth were missing, the rest broken or capped in silver.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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