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plural noun Economics.

machines and tools used in the production of other goods (contrasted with consumer goods).

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RELATED WORDS

assets, capital, capitalization, pluses

Nearby words

capital flight, capital formation, capital gain, capital gains, capital gains tax, capital goods, capital investment, capital letter, capital letters, capital levy, capital loss

Origin of capital goods

First recorded in 1895–1900
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British Dictionary definitions for capital goods

capital goods

pl n

economics goods that are themselves utilized in the production of other goods rather than being sold to consumersAlso called: producer goods Compare consumer goods
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Culture definitions for capital goods

capital goods

Goods used in the production of commodities; producers' goods. (Compare consumer goods.)

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