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The student writes the title of her essay at the top of the page.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A name given to something: A word or phrase that identifies a book, movie, song, painting, or other creative work.
    • A word indicating rank, status, or occupation: An appellation used before a person's name (e.g., Mr., Dr., Professor) or a designation of nobility (e.g., Duke, Countess).
    • The position of being champion: The status of the winner of a major competition, especially in sports.
    • A legal right to ownership: The evidence or document proving a person's legal right to own a piece of property.
    • A heading or caption: The name of a chapter, section, or article within a larger written work.

  2. Verb:

    • To give a name to: To provide a book, film, artwork, etc., with a title.
    • To designate with a specific term: To call or name someone or something in a particular way.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The title of the book is very intriguing.
    • She earned the title of "Doctor" after years of study.
    • He holds the world heavyweight boxing title.
    • Do you have the title to your car?
    • Please read the chapter title before you begin.

  • Verb:

    • The author hasn't titled her new novel yet.
    • They titled the report "Market Analysis 2024".
Advanced Usage

  • "Title role": The role or character in a play, film, or opera whose name is the title of the work.

    • She is famous for playing the title role in "Hamlet".

  • "Title deed": A legal document that serves as proof of ownership of property, especially land or buildings.

    • The bank holds the title deed until the mortgage is paid.

  • "In title only": Having a name or position but lacking the real power, authority, or function associated with it.

    • He is the manager in title only; his assistant makes all the decisions.
Variants and Related Words

  • Titled (adj): Having a title of nobility.

    • She comes from a titled family.

  • Subtitle (n): A secondary or explanatory title, often used for translations or to provide more detail.

    • The film has English subtitles.

  • Entitle (v): To give a title to; or to give someone a right to something.

    • This ticket entitles you to one free drink.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Name, heading, designation, championship, ownership, deed.
  • Verb: Name, call, designate, label, term.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
  • Title over (Legal): To transfer legal ownership of property to someone.
    • The seller will title over the property to the new owner next week.
Related Idioms

  • "Clear title": Ownership of property that is free of any legal claims or disputes by others.

    • Before you buy the house, make sure the seller has a clear title.

  • "Defend one's title": To compete successfully to remain the champion.

    • The tennis star will try to defend her title at Wimbledon this year.
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The student writes the title of her essay at the top of the page.

Noun
  1. an informal right to something
    • his claim on her attentions
    • his title to fame
  2. an appellation signifying nobility
    • `your majesty' is the appropriate title to use in addressing a king
  3. (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
  4. 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
  5. an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'
    • the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal title
  6. 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
  7. the status of being a champion
    • he held the title for two years
  8. a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work
    • the novel had chapter titles
  9. 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
  10. 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
Verb
  1. designate by an identifying term
    • They styled their nation `The Confederate States'
  2. give a title to

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