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title

10 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) title (noun)
  2. 2) title (transitive verb)
  3. 3) title (adjective)
  4. title deed (noun)
  5. title insurance (noun)
  6. title page (noun)
  7. abstract of title
  8. courtesy title (noun)
  9. half title (noun)
  10. running title (noun)

1ti·tle

noun \ˈtī-təl\

Definition of TITLE

1
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
3
a : something that justifies or substantiates a claim b : an alleged or recognized right
4
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
5
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
6
: a descriptive name : appellation
7
: a division of an instrument, book, or bill; especially : one larger than a section or article
8
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
9
: a usually published work as distinguished from a particular copy <published 25 new titles>
10
: championship 1

Examples of TITLE

  1. What was the title of that book you were reading last week?
  2. The title of the first chapter is “Getting Started.”
  3. The company published 25 new titles last year.
  4. This is one of our best-selling titles.
  5. Her title is Vice President of Marketing.
  6. He has an impressive job title.

Origin of TITLE

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin titulus inscription, title
First Known Use: 14th century

Related to TITLE

Rhymes with TITLE

vital

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