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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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Stocks sold off on the last trading day of February, capping a month marked by growing anxiety about the impact of artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Conservatives have said they would cut the interest rate on Plan 2 student loans by capping it at RPI.

From BBC

Speaking at the event Wednesday, Barger suggested capping attorneys fees — acknowledging that some high-powered attorneys in the room were involved in the county’s litigation.

From Los Angeles Times

So-called core orders for durable goods climbed 0.6% in December, capping off the biggest annual increase in business investment in three years.

From MarketWatch

It prevailed Sunday over contenders including rave-themed road trip movie "Sirat," which will compete alongside "The Secret Agent" for best international feature film at the Oscars, capping Hollywood's awards season.

From Barron's