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Meaning of capitation

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

capitation

Pronunciation:/kapɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definitions

  1. Performing a headcount; the counting of people.

  2. A poll tax.

  3. A system of remuneration for providers of health care, in which providers enroll patients as permanent clients and receive a fixed periodic payment for each enrollee.

  4. A donation made to an educational institution to obtain admission.