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title meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of title at MeaningMonkey.org. title meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.TITLE noun
Definition of title (noun)
- a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
- "Title 8 provided federal help for schools"
- synonyms: rubric, statute title
- 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
- "he held the title for two years"
- synonyms: championship
- a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
- "he signed the deed"; "he kept the title to his car in the glove compartment"
- synonyms: deed, deed of conveyance
- an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'
- "the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal title"
- synonyms: form of address, title of respect
- an established or recognized right
- "a strong legal claim to the property"; "he had no documents confirming his title to his father's estate"; "he staked his claim"
- synonyms: claim
- (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
- "his claim on her attentions"; "his title to fame"
- synonyms: claim
TITLE verb
Definition of title (verb)
Source: Princeton University Wordnet