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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He told the BBC he is currently seeking work and is expecting his benefits to be capped, leaving him concerned about how his family will manage as household costs continue to rise.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Athletes would generally be allowed one transfer without sitting out a season, while agents' fees would be capped at five percent.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
The Times analysis looked at direct contributions to campaigns, which are capped at $7,000 per election cycle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
He added that a system where the amount people must pay towards their care is capped, "could still work well for elderly people".
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
A perfect cube five feet high, the altar in our camp was capped with a triumvirate of carefully selected pointed stones, above which rose a ten-foot wooden pole crowned with an elegant juniper bough.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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