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title

Definition

  • noun: the name given to something (such as a book, song, or movie) to identify or describe it
  • noun: written material introduced into a motion picture or television program to give credits, explain an action, or represent dialogue
  • verb: to give a name or title to (something)
  • verb: to provide a title for
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: epithet, name, appellation

Examples

  • The 'title' game/match [=the game/match that decides who wins the championship] will be played tonight.

  • As a child, he was taught to address his elders with the 'courtesy titles' “sir” and “ma'am.”

  • He played the 'title' role in 'Hamlet'. [=he played the role of Hamlet in the play 'Hamlet']

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Once inside, they'll use their technical know-how... Please disable the shield systems. There are no movies in your area with that title. Vitruvius will provide lookout and make sure we're not being followed. Batman and Unikitty go into the boardroom... ...to make one last change (..)
    2014 The Lego Movie