title

/tˈaɪtəl/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
“Title 8 provided federal help for schools”
the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.
“he looked for books with the word `jazz' in the title”
a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work
“the novel had chapter titles”
the status of being a champion
“he held the title for two years”
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
“he signed the deed”
an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'
“the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal title”
an established or recognized right
“a strong legal claim to the property”
(usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action
“the titles go by faster than I can read”
an appellation signifying nobility
“`your majesty' is the appropriate title to use in addressing a king”
an informal right to something
“his claim on her attentions”

verb

give a title to
designate by an identifying term
“They styled their nation `The Confederate States'”

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