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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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William Blair analyst Sebastien Naji noted that “meaningful revenue contribution” from the CPUs won’t show up until the end of fiscal 2027, capping upside in the near term.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Airlines have since pledged to help stranded Spirit customers by temporarily capping fares.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Investors also will track a series of data releases about the job market, with the Labor Department’s employment report for April capping things off on Friday.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

"This comes on top of capping corporation tax, cutting alcohol duty on draught pints and six cuts in interest rates, benefiting businesses in every part of Britain," the spokesperson said.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

She pours the jelly into hot jars, capping them with paraffin wax.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

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