word
Business
CapEx
KAP-eks
/ˈkæpɛks/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
CapEx
Dictionary meaning
Capital Expenditure — money spent on acquiring or improving long-term assets.
Examples
- Heavy CapEx on new manufacturing equipment will weigh on free cash flow this year.
Pronunciation tips
Two syllables. Stress on first syllable. Short for 'capital expenditure'.
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