Caps: meaning, definitions and examples

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caps

[ kæps ]

Noun

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written

Letters of the alphabet that are written in uppercase (capital) form.

Synonyms

capital letters, uppercase letters.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
caps	Short for 'capital letters' and often used in informal and spoken language. It can also be used in instructions where brevity is important. The filename should be in all caps. Check if the document title is in caps.
capital letters	Used in general and educational contexts to refer to uppercase letters. It is a neutral term and suitable for both formal and informal communication. Always start a sentence with a capital letter. Her name is written in capital letters on the plaque.
uppercase letters	Often used in technical, graphic design, and typographical contexts. It is a precise term that specifies the larger version of letters and is suitable for formal documentation and detailed explanations. This font looks better when you use uppercase letters for headings. Please enter your password in uppercase letters.

Word

Description / Examples

caps

Short for 'capital letters' and often used in informal and spoken language. It can also be used in instructions where brevity is important.

The filename should be in all caps.
Check if the document title is in caps.

capital letters

Used in general and educational contexts to refer to uppercase letters. It is a neutral term and suitable for both formal and informal communication.

Always start a sentence with a capital letter.
Her name is written in capital letters on the plaque.

uppercase letters

Often used in technical, graphic design, and typographical contexts. It is a precise term that specifies the larger version of letters and is suitable for formal documentation and detailed explanations.

This font looks better when you use uppercase letters for headings.
Please enter your password in uppercase letters.

Examples of usage

Please write your name in all caps on the form.
The headline was in caps to grab attention.

Translations

Translations of the word "caps" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maiúsculas

🇮🇳 अक्षरों को बड़ा करना

🇩🇪 Großbuchstaben

🇮🇩 huruf besar

🇺🇦 великі літери

🇵🇱 wielkie litery

🇯🇵 大文字

🇫🇷 majuscules

🇪🇸 mayúsculas

🇹🇷 büyük harfler

🇰🇷 대문자

🇸🇦 أحرف كبيرة

🇨🇿 velká písmena

🇸🇰 veľké písmená

🇨🇳 大写字母

🇸🇮 velike črke

🇮🇸 stórir stafir

🇰🇿 үлкен әріптер

🇬🇪 დიდი ასოები

🇦🇿 böyük hərflər

🇲🇽 mayúsculas

Etymology

The term 'caps' originated from the Latin word 'capitālis', which means 'of the head' or 'chief'. It was first used in English to refer to capital letters in the 18th century. Over time, 'caps' became a common abbreviation for uppercase letters, especially in the context of writing and printing.

See also: cap, capable, capacity, cape, caplet, capstone, recap.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,133 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.

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