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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

  • (..) Don't worry, I've made sure our reunion won't be disturbed by... ...any pesky late-night phone calls, commander. Stop. Why do you keep calling me that? That was your title, remember? When we first met, all those years ago. You wore a uniform in those days. You. - It is you. (..)
    2005 V for Vendetta