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caption
[kap-shuhn]
noun
a title or explanation for a picture or illustration, as in a magazine, newspaper, or book.
a heading or title, as of a chapter, article, or page.
Movies, Television, Digital Technology.
a transcription or translation of dialogue and a written description of other audio elements, as sound effects, music, or atmospheric sounds, displayed as a graphic overlay on the lower part of the screen in a television program, film, video, or video game.
a title or annotation displayed as a graphic overlay on the screen in a television program, film, video, or video game, as to set the scene, name a location, or specify a time or date.
Law.the heading of a legal document stating the time, place, etc., of execution or performance.
verb (used with object)
to supply a caption or captions for.
to caption a photograph.
caption
/ ˈæʃə /
noun
a title, brief explanation, or comment accompanying an illustration; legend
a heading, title, or headline of a chapter, article, etc
graphic material, usually containing lettering, used in television presentation
another name for subtitle
the formal heading of a legal document stating when, where, and on what authority it was taken or made
verb
to provide with a caption or captions
Other 51Թ Forms
- captionless adjective
- miscaption verb (used with object)
- subcaption noun
- supercaption noun
- uncaptioned adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of caption1
Example Sentences
“Oh my God! They must be stopped before their peaceful and joy filled dance party spreads to a city near you!” the caption read.
The video's caption says the footage shows both actors "clearly behaving well within the scope of the scene and with mutual respect and professionalism".
Alcaraz could not resist posting an image of himself, external holding the Coupe des Mousquetaires, with the caption: "How was your Sunday?"
During the week of the inauguration, Infantino made a series of glowing social media posts about Trump, including writing "Donald Trump and I share a great friendship" in an Instagram caption.
“I truly wish I could say more about what I’m doing, but more to come soon!” he wrote in a caption, with a smiley emoji in sunglasses.
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