title

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Pronunciation
/ˈtaɪtl̩/
Noun
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

A prefix (honorific) or suffix (post-nominal) added to a person's name to signify either veneration, official position or a professional or academic qualification. See also

2 Definition

Legal right to ownership of a property; a deed or other certificate proving this.

Example Sentences
  • a good title to an estate, or an imperfect title
3 Definition

In canon law, that by which a beneficiary holds a benefice.

4 Definition

A church to which a priest was ordained, and where he was to reside.

5 Definition

The name of a book, film, musical piece, painting, or other work of art.

Example Sentences
  • I know the singer's name, but not the title of the song.
6 Definition

A publication.

Example Sentences
  • Buyers of the new video game console can choose from three bundled titles.
7 Definition

A section or division of a subject, as of a law or a book.

8 Definition

(chiefly in the plural) A written title, credit, or caption shown with a film, video, or performance.

Example Sentences
  • The titles scrolled by too quickly to read.
9 Definition

The panel for the name, between the bands of the back of a book.

10 Definition

The subject of a writing; a short phrase that summarizes the entire topic.

11 Definition

A division of an act of law

Example Sentences
  • Title II of the USA PATRIOT Act
12 Definition

The recognition given to the winner of a championship in sports.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To assign a title to; to entitle.