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capping

American  
[kap-ing] / ˈkæp ɪŋ /

noun

Mining.
  1. overburden.


Etymology

Origin of capping

cap 1 + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Last week, he proposed capping them at 10% for one year from 20 January - an idea that Cooper said "would help a little bit, but it's still not going to get me out of debt".

From BBC

Dean's sumptuous and soulful record The Art Of Loving secures four nominations, including album of the year, capping a wildly successful year for the London-born singer.

From BBC

There’s no question that capping card interest rates at some level could bring savings to consumers to maintain monthly balances — “revolvers,” in industry parlance.

From Los Angeles Times

A law capping interest rates has a “very low chance” of passing, analysts at Wells Fargo said in a weekend research note.

From Barron's

US banking associations say capping rates will make it harder for people to access credit and be "devastating" for millions of families and small businesses.

From BBC