market capitalization

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Noun

market capitalization (plural market capitalizations)

  1. (finance) The total market value of the equity in a publicly traded entity.
    Synonym: market cap

Usage notes

  • Sometimes limited to total market value of common stock, it usually also includes preferred shares. It also might include the market or estimated value of company-issued options.

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