overcapitalize

verb over·cap·i·tal·ize \-ˈka-pə-tə-ˌlīz, -ˈkap-tə-\

Definition of OVERCAPITALIZE

transitive verb

: to put a nominal value on the capital of (a corporation) higher than actual cost or fair market value

: to capitalize beyond what the business or the profit-making prospects warrant

— over·cap·i·tal·i·za·tion \-ˌka-pə-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən, -ˌkap-tə-\ noun

1890

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