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Meaning of title in English
Pronunciation
/ˈtaɪdl/
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Verb
title
Definitions
1.
give a title to
2.
designate by an identifying term
Examples
« They styled their nation 'The Confederate States' »
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 »
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 »
3.
a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work
Examples
« the novel had chapter titles »
4.
the status of being a champion
Examples
« he held the title for two years »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
9.
an appellation signifying nobility
Examples
« 'your majesty' is the appropriate title to use in addressing a king »
10.
an informal right to something
Examples
« his claim on her attentions »
« his title to fame »