capped

American

[kapt] / kæpt /

adjective

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.
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.
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?
Stock Exchange, Banking.
1. (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.
2. (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.
(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.
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

the simple past tense and past participle of cap.

Etymology

Origin of capped

First recorded in 1610–20; cap ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The 37-year-old, who capped his first season with the Rams by winning the 2022 Super Bowl, has yet to win the award but is rated just ahead of Drake Maye, New England's second-year quarterback.

From BBC

The 25-year-old is also the world record holder in both events and capped her Olympic achievement by winning gold at both distances at the world championships in Tokyo in September.

From Barron's

The most recent national champion of the teams advancing to the semifinals is Miami, which in 2001 capped a 12-0 season with a victory over Nebraska in the Rose Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times

The S&P 500 capped a third strong year and U.S. stocks remain one of the most attractive bets for investors in 2026— but things aren’t looking too shabby across the pond, either.

From Barron's

Micron Technology’s strong earnings and guidance capped a successful year for the memory-chip maker.

From Barron's

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