caps
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Capitals |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Writing & Everyday, Education & Academia |
| Also written | CAPS |
caps has two meanings. It stands for Capitals (proofreading and correction mark) or Counseling and Psychological Services (academic).
Meanings of caps at a glance
| # | caps stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capitals | Writing & Everyday › Proofreading and Correction Mark |
| 2 | Counseling and Psychological Services | Education & Academia › Academic |
1. Capitals
Writing & Everyday · Proofreading and Correction Mark Abbreviations
Instructs that the marked word or phrase be set entirely in capital letters. It appears in proofreading margins, design briefs and typography notes.
Example: The proof showed the warning in lowercase, so the editor circled it and wrote caps in the margin.
Related instructions include "C & lc" or "init caps" (initial capitals) and sc for small capitals. Typographers caution that long passages in capitals are harder to read because words lose their distinctive outlines. Online, typing in all caps is widely read as shouting, and the Caps Lock key toggles capitals on a keyboard.
2. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Education & Academia · Academic Abbreviations
Common name for a university's mental health center, offering short-term counseling, crisis support, group therapy, psychiatric services and referrals to students. Demand for CAPS appointments has grown sharply on most campuses since the 2010s.
Example: If you're struggling, CAPS offers same-day crisis appointments at the student health center.
Names vary: counseling center, CAPS or student wellness. Many universities now partner with telehealth services to reduce waiting times. The national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is also available around the clock.
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