Capital
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"Capital" consists of money or other assets that can be exchanged for goods or services. It is the basis for capitalism.
The term "capital" has a specialised meaning in accounting, and a broader meaning in economics.
In accounting, "capital" the net worth or stockholders' equity in a company.
In economics, "capital goods" includes anything used to produce goods, including machines, tools and factories.
The word "Capital", meaning money, is frequently confused with the word "capitol," meaning either the main city or building of a government.