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noun \ˈkap-shən\Definition of CAPTION
1
: the part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
2
a : the heading especially of an article or document : title b : the explanatory comment or designation accompanying a pictorial illustration c : a motion-picture subtitle
— cap·tion·less \-ləs\ adjective
See Examples of CAPTION
- The caption on the picture says “This year's contest winners.”
- <for the school yearbook, funny captions were written for snapshots showing a typical day at school>
Origin of CAPTION
probably short for certificate of caption (taking, seizure)
First Known Use: circa 1670
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transitive verbcap·tionedcap·tion·ing \-sh(ə-)niŋ\
Definition of CAPTION
: to furnish with a caption
First Known Use of CAPTION
1848
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