market capitalization

noun

Examples of market capitalization in a Sentence

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The market capitalization of a company like Apple in December 2023 reached $3 trillion, exceeding the combined GDP of at least 140 countries. Sven Van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026 The stock has lost $310 billion in market capitalization in March alone. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026 At this pace, the company anticipates generating enough cash within five to six years to cover its entire market capitalization. Justin Zacks, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026 The company’s debt load far exceeded its market capitalization, and its credit rating was sliding toward junk. Nir Eyal, Harvard Business Review, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for market capitalization

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First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of market capitalization was in 1975

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“Market capitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/market%20capitalization. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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