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caption

[kap-shuhn]

noun

  1. a title or explanation for a picture or illustration, as in a magazine, newspaper, or book.

  2. a heading or title, as of a chapter, article, or page.

  3. Movies, Television, Digital Technology.

    1. 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.

    2. subtitle.

    3. 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.

  4. Law.the heading of a legal document stating the time, place, etc., of execution or performance.



verb (used with object)

  1. to supply a caption or captions for.

    to caption a photograph.

caption

/ ˈæʃə /

noun

  1. a title, brief explanation, or comment accompanying an illustration; legend

  2. a heading, title, or headline of a chapter, article, etc

  3. graphic material, usually containing lettering, used in television presentation

  4. another name for subtitle

  5. the formal heading of a legal document stating when, where, and on what authority it was taken or made

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to provide with a caption or captions

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • captionless adjective
  • miscaption verb (used with object)
  • subcaption noun
  • supercaption noun
  • uncaptioned adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of caption1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English capcio(u)n “seizure,” from Latin پō- (stem of پō ), equivalent to capt(us) “taken” ( captive ) + -ō- -ion
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of caption1

C14 (meaning: seizure, an arrest; later, heading of a legal document): from Latin پō a seizing, from capere to take
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“Oh my God! They must be stopped before their peaceful and joy filled dance party spreads to a city near you!” the caption read.

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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".

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Alcaraz could not resist posting an image of himself, external holding the Coupe des Mousquetaires, with the caption: "How was your Sunday?"

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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.

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“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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