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noun
the collective skills, knowledge, or other intangible assets of individuals that can be used to create economic value for the individuals, their employers, or their community: Education is an investment in human capital that pays off in terms of higher productivity.
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Origin of human capital
First recorded in 1795–1805
Words nearby human capital
hum, Humacao, human, human being, human body, human capital, human chorionic gonadotropin, humane, human ecology, human embryonic stem cell, human engineering
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British Dictionary definitions for human capital
human capital
noun
economics the abilities and skills of any individual, esp those acquired through investment in education and training, that enhance potential income earning
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