title
noun
1. 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
Similar word(s): rubric
Definition categories: communication, head, header, heading
2. 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
Definition categories: communication, name
3. a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work
- the novel had chapter titles
Definition categories: communication, subhead, subheading
4. the status of being a champion
- he held the title for two years
Similar word(s): championship
Definition categories: state
5. a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
- he kept the title to his car in the glove compartment
Similar word(s): deed
Definition categories: communication, instrument
6. an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'
- the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal title
Definition categories: communication, appellation, appellative, denomination, designation
7. an established or recognized right
- he had no documents confirming his title to his father's estate
Similar word(s): claim
Definition categories: attribute
8. (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
Definition categories: communication, writing
9. an appellation signifying nobility
- `your majesty' is the appropriate title to use in addressing a king
Definition categories: communication, appellation, appellative, denomination, designation
10. an informal right to something
- his title to fame
Similar word(s): claim
Definition categories: attribute, right
Sentences with title as a noun:
- a good title to an estate, or an imperfect title
- I know the singer's name, but not the title of the song.
- The retailer carries thousands of titles.
- Buyers of the new video game console can choose from three bundled titles.
- The titles scrolled by too quickly to read.
- Title II of the USA PATRIOT Act
verb
1. give a title to
Similar word(s): entitle
Definition categories: communication, call, name
2. designate by an identifying term
Similar word(s): style
Definition categories: communication, call, name