Meaning of title in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈtaɪdl/

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  1. Verb

    title

    Definitions

    1. give a title to

    Derived terms

  2. 2. designate by an identifying term

    Examples

    • « They styled their nation 'The Confederate States' »

  3. Noun

    title

    Etymology

    Old English titul, reinforced by Old French title, both from Latin titulus‘inscription, title’. The word originally denoted a placard or inscription placed on an object, giving information about it, hence a descriptive heading in a book or other composition

    Definitions

    1. a heading that names a statute or legislative bill

    Examples

    • « may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with »
    • « Title 8 provided federal help for schools »
  4. 2. the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.

    Examples

    • « he looked for books with the word 'jazz' in the title »
    • « he refused to give titles to his paintings »
    • « I can never remember movie titles »

    Derived terms

  5. 3. a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work

    Examples

    • « the novel had chapter titles »

    Derived terms

  6. 4. the status of being a champion

    Examples

    • « he held the title for two years »
  7. 5. a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

    Examples

    • « he signed the deed »
    • « he kept the title to his car in the glove compartment »
  8. 6. an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. Mr. or General

    Examples

    • « the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal title »
  9. 7. an established or recognized right

    Examples

    • « a strong legal claim to the property »
    • « he had no documents confirming his title to his father's estate »
    • « he staked his claim »

    Derived terms

  10. 8. (usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action

    Examples

    • « the titles go by faster than I can read »
  11. 9. an appellation signifying nobility

    Examples

    • « 'your majesty' is the appropriate title to use in addressing a king »
  12. 10. an informal right to something

    Examples

    • « his claim on her attentions »
    • « his title to fame »

    Derived terms

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