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title vs caption

caption vs title

title and caption both are nouns.

title and caption both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
title Yes No Yes No
caption Yes No Yes No
As nouns, caption is a hyponym of title; that is, caption is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than title:
  • title: a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work
  • caption: brief description accompanying an illustration
Other hyponyms of title include credit, legend, subtitle.
title (noun) caption (noun)
an established or recognized right brief description accompanying an illustration
an informal right to something translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen
the name of a work of art or literary composition etc. taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument
a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work
an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'
an appellation signifying nobility
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
(usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action
the status of being a champion
title (verb) caption (verb)
give a title to provide with a caption, as of a photograph or a drawing
designate by an identifying term
Difference between title and caption

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