First Known Use: 14th century
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1title
noun ti·tle \ˈtī-təl\
: the name given to something (such as a book, song, or movie) to identify or describe it
: a published book
: a word or name that describes a person's job in a company or organization
Full Definition of TITLE
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a obsolete : inscription b : written material introduced into a motion picture or television program to give credits, explain an action, or represent dialogue —usually used in plural
2
a : all the elements constituting legal ownership b : a legally just cause of exclusive possession c : the instrument (as a deed) that is evidence of a right
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a : something that justifies or substantiates a claim b : an alleged or recognized right
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a : a descriptive or general heading (as of a chapter in a book) b : the heading which names an act or statute c : the heading of a legal action or proceeding
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a : the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production b : a similar distinguishing name of a musical composition or a work of art
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: a descriptive name : appellation
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: a division of an instrument, book, or bill; especially : one larger than a section or article
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a : an appellation of dignity, honor, distinction, or preeminence attached to a person or family by virtue of rank, office, precedent, privilege, attainment, or lands b : a person holding a title especially of nobility
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: a usually published work as distinguished from a particular copy <published 25 new titles>
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: championship 1
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Origin of TITLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin titulus inscription, title
Related to TITLE
- Synonyms
- appellation, appellative, cognomen, compellation, denomination, denotation, designation, handle, moniker (also monicker), nomenclature, name
Rhymes with TITLE
2title
transitive verb
: to give a name or title to (something) : to call (a book, song, movie, etc.) by a title
ti·tledti·tling \ˈtīt-liŋ, ˈtī-təl-iŋ\
Full Definition of TITLE
1
: to provide a title for
First Known Use of TITLE
14th century
3title
adjective
: having the same name as a movie, play, etc.
: of, relating to, or involving a championship
Full Definition of TITLE
: of or relating to a title: as a : having the same name as the title of a production <did the title role in Hamlet> b : having the same title as or providing the title for the collection or production of which it forms a part <the title song> c : of, relating to, or involving a championship <a title match> d : of, relating to, or used with the titles that introduce a motion picture or television program <title music>
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First Known Use of TITLE
1886
TITLES Defined for Kids
title
noun ti·tle \ˈtī-təl\
Definition of TITLE for Kids
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: the name given to something (as a book, song, or job) to identify or describe it
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: a word or group of words attached to a person's name to show an honor, rank, or office <With her promotion came a new title.>
3
: a legal right to the ownership of property
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: championship 1 <My brother won the batting title.>
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