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fixed capital — capital cap i*tal (k[a^]p [i^]*tal), n. [Cf. L. capitellum and capitulum, a small head, the head, top, or capital of a column, dim. of caput head; F. chapiteau, OF. capitel. See {chief}, and cf. {cattle}, {chattel}, {chapiter}, {chapter}.] 1.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fixed capital — /fɪkst ˈkæpətl/ (say fikst kapuhtl) noun Finance capital which has been used to acquire property, execute permanent constructions, or erect plant and machinery intended for retention and employment with a view to making profits (opposed to… …
fixed capital — business or personal capital that can be used repeatedly without changing form or ownership (property, buildings, etc.) … English contemporary dictionary
Gross fixed capital formation — (GFCF) is a macroeconomic concept used in official national accounts since the 1930s. Concept and dataThe statistical aggregate of GFCF is a measure of the net new investment by enterprises in the domestic economy in fixed capital assets during… … Wikipedia
capital — cap·i·tal 1 adj [Latin capitalis, from caput head, a person s life (as forfeit)] 1 a: punishable by death capital murder b: involving execution a capital case 2 [Medieval Latin capitalis chief, principal, from Latin … Law dictionary
fixed asset — see asset 2 Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. fixed asset … Law dictionary
capital — cap i*tal (k[a^]p [i^]*tal), n. [Cf. L. capitellum and capitulum, a small head, the head, top, or capital of a column, dim. of caput head; F. chapiteau, OF. capitel. See {chief}, and cf. {cattle}, {chattel}, {chapiter}, {chapter}.] 1. (Arch.) The … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Capital accumulation — Most generally, the accumulation of capital refers simply to the gathering or amassment of objects of value; the increase in wealth; or the creation of wealth. Capital can be generally defined as assets invested with the expectation that their… … Wikipedia
Capital formation — Gross capital formation in % of gross domestic product in world economy Capital formation is a concept used in macroeconomics, national accounts and financial economics. Occasionally it is also used in corporate accounts. It can be defined… … Wikipedia
capital — the total owned and borrowed funds in a business. Glossary of Business Terms (1) Usually refers to the total of the equity accounts in a firm. For a bank, the equity accounts are common and preferred stock, surplus, and undivided profits. For… … Financial and business terms
