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overcapitalize

American

[oh-ver-kap-i-tl-ahyz] / ˌoʊ vərˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz /

especially British, overcapitalise

verb (used with object)

overcapitalized, overcapitalizing

to fix the total amount of securities of a corporation in excess of the limits set by law or by sound financial policy.
to overestimate the capital value (of a business property or enterprise).
to provide an excessive amount of capital for (a business enterprise).

overcapitalize British

/ ˌəʊvəˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪz /

verb

to provide or issue capital for (an enterprise) in excess of profitable investment opportunities
to estimate the capital value of (a company) at an unreasonably or unlawfully high level
to overestimate the market value of (property)

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Other Word Forms

overcapitalization

noun

Etymology

Origin of overcapitalize

First recorded in 1885–90; over- + capitalize

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A smart President, to be reelected, must not overcapitalize on his office.

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