capital-intensive

[US]/[ˈkæpɪtl ɪnˈtɛsɪv]/
[UK]/[ˈkæpɪtəl ɪnˈtɛsɪv]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Requiring large capital investment relative to labor costs.; Relating to or characteristic of industries that require significant capital investment.

Phrases & Collocations

capital-intensive industry

highly capital-intensive

capital-intensive sector

becoming capital-intensive

capital-intensive process

capital-intensive business

capital-intensive project

was capital-intensive

capital-intensive nature

inherently capital-intensive

Example Sentences

the semiconductor industry is highly capital-intensive, requiring massive investments in equipment.

capital-intensive businesses often face challenges securing financing for expansion.

manufacturing is a classic example of a capital-intensive industry.

the airline industry is capital-intensive due to the cost of aircraft.

they invested heavily in a new, capital-intensive production facility.

the company's capital-intensive nature necessitates careful financial planning.

power plants are inherently capital-intensive projects with long lead times.

the steel industry is a particularly capital-intensive sector of the economy.

despite being capital-intensive, the industry offers significant returns on investment.

the company's capital-intensive strategy focused on automation and efficiency.

telecommunications infrastructure is a significant capital-intensive investment.

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