Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
capping
noun
/ˈkæp.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of placing a limit or ceiling on something, such as prices or interests.
Examples
- The government announced a capping on rent increases to help maintain affordable housing.
- Due to budget constraints, the organization implemented a capping on employee bonuses this year.
- There was a capping on how much water each household could use during the drought.
Meaning
Capping refers to the process of setting an upper limit on a specific parameter, often to control or regulate an aspect of a system.
Synonyms
- limiting
- ceiling
- restriction