Title - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈtaɪtl|  American pronunciation of the word title
Brit.  |ˈtaɪt(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word title

noun

- a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with (syn: rubric)
- the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.
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
- a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work
the novel had chapter titles
- the status of being a champion (syn: championship)
he held the title for two years
- a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it (syn: deed)
he kept the title to his car in the glove compartment
- an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'
the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal title
- an established or recognized right (syn: claim)
he had no documents confirming his title to his father's estate
- (usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action
the titles go by faster than I can read
- an appellation signifying nobility
'your majesty' is the appropriate title to use in addressing a king
- an informal right to something (syn: claim)
his title to fame

verb

- give a title to (syn: entitle)
- designate by an identifying term (syn: style)

Extra examples

What was the title of that book you were reading last week?

The title of the first chapter is “Getting Started.”

The company published 25 new titles last year.

This is one of our best-selling titles.

Her title is Vice President of Marketing.

He has an impressive job title.

I introduced myself as the author of the three titles I had seen in the bookstores.

The title of this play is 'Othello'.

Her official title is editor.

Tyson won the WBA title in 1987.

He has title to the land.

The company publishes 400 titles a year.

I can never remember movie titles

'your majesty' is the appropriate title to use in addressing a king

He lost his title in the rematch.

Word forms

noun
singular: title
plural: titles
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