51³Ō¹Ļ

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title

[tahyt-l]

noun

  1. the distinguishing name of a book, poem, picture, piece of music, or the like.

  2. a descriptive heading or caption, as of a chapter, section, or other part of a book.

  3. title page.

  4. a descriptive or distinctive appellation, especially one belonging to a person by right of rank, office, attainment, etc..

    the title of Lord Mayor.

    Synonyms: ,
  5. Sports.Ģżthe championship.

    He won the title three years in a row.

  6. an established or recognized right to something.

  7. a ground or basis for a claim.

  8. anything that provides a ground or basis for a claim.

  9. Law.Ģż

    1. legal right to the possession of property, especially real property.

    2. the ground or evidence of such right.

    3. the instrument constituting evidence of such right.

    4. a unity combining all of the requisites to complete legal ownership.

    5. a division of a statute, lawbook, etc., especially one larger than an article or section.

    6. (in pleading) the designation of one's basis for judicial relief; the cause of action sued upon, as a contract or tort.

  10. Ecclesiastical.Ģż

    1. a fixed sphere of work and source of income, required as a condition of ordination.

    2. any of certain Roman Catholic churches in Rome, the nominal incumbents of which are cardinals.

  11. Movies, Television.ĢżUsually titles.

    1. a subtitle in the viewer's own language.

      an Italian movie with English titles.

    2. any written matter inserted into the film or program, especially the list of actors, technicians, writers, etc., contributing to it; credits.



adjective

  1. of or relating to a title.

    the title story in a collection.

  2. that decides a title.

    a title bout.

verb (used with object)

titled, titling 
  1. to furnish with a title; designate by an appellation; entitle.

    Synonyms: , , ,

title

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noun

  1. the distinctive name of a work of art, musical or literary composition, etc

  2. a descriptive name, caption, or heading of a section of a book, speech, etc

  3. See title page

  4. a name or epithet signifying rank, office, or function

  5. a formal designation, such as Mr, Mrs, or Miss

  6. an appellation designating nobility

  7. films

    1. short for subtitle

    2. written material giving credits in a film or television programme

  8. sport a championship

  9. property law

    1. the legal right to possession of property, esp real property

    2. the basis of such right

    3. the documentary evidence of such right

      title deeds

  10. law

    1. the heading or a division of a statute, book of law, etc

    2. the heading of a suit or action at law

    1. any customary or established right

    2. a claim based on such a right

  11. a definite spiritual charge or office in the church, without appointment to which a candidate for holy orders cannot lawfully be ordained

  12. RC Church a titular church

ā€œCollins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridgedā€ 2012 Digital Edition Ā© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Ā© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. (tr) to give a title to

ā€œCollins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridgedā€ 2012 Digital Edition Ā© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Ā© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms

  • mistitle verb (used with object)
  • nontitle adjective
  • retitle verb (used with object)
  • undertitle noun
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of title1

First recorded before 950; Middle English, variant of titel, Old English titul, from Latin titulus ā€œsuperscription, titleā€
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of title1

C13: from Old French, from Latin titulus
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Synonym Study

See name.
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The drama between the title contenders took the focus off an impressive performance from Russell and Mercedes as they converted his superb pole lap on Saturday into a comfortable victory.

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It is a first title of the year for Fritz, who will rise to fourth in the world rankings in time for Wimbledon, which begins on 30 June.

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It helped seal Bath's first league title since 1996 and their third trophy of the season, having won the Premiership Rugby Cup and Challenge Cup.

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Mexico, the reigning Gold Cup champion, started slowly in opening its defense of its title in the biennial 16-team tournament.

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Alongside Spaun at three under par, 2013 Masters champion Adam Scott made a decisive move on the back nine to stake his claim for a second major title at 44 years old.

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What is aĢżtitle?

A title is the distinct name of a creative work, as in The title of the movie was King Kong.A title is also a formal descriptive term given to a person, as in The diplomat made sure to address the duchess using her proper title.A title is also a championship in sports, The team won the title last year and they came into the season ready to defend it.Almost all books, movies, pieces of art, video games, and all other creative works have titles. Their title is the name they are referred to. For example, Of Mice and Men is the title of a book by John Steinbeck. Further divisions of a work, such as chapters of a book or episodes of a TV show, may also have their own titles. Something that doesn’t have a title but is expected to is said to be untitled.Title can be used in this sense as an adjective, like a title story. When used as a verb, it means to give a title to someone or something, as in The songwriter titled his newest work ā€œSonata 23.ā€The word title is also a formal term given to a person based on their rank, authority, achievements, or other qualifying reason. A title usually precedes a person’s name and, if so, is capitalized, as with Doctor, Professor, Sergeant, President, and Prime Minister.Finally, a title is also a championship in sports. When used as an adjective in this sense it describes something that decides who gets the title, like a title game.Example: The title of my favorite movie is The Godfather.

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