Definition of capitation Capitation

cap•i•ta•tion

We found 9 definitions of capitation from 5 different sources.

What does capitation mean?

Plural: capitations

capitation - a tax levied on the basis of a fixed amount per person

revenue enhancement, tax, taxation charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government

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capitation (Noun)
Performing a headcount; the counting of people.
capitation (Noun)
A poll tax.
capitation (Noun)
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.

capitation (n.)
A numbering of heads or individuals.
capitation (n.)
A tax upon each head or person, without reference to property; a poll tax.