HyperDic: title

English > 12 senses of the word title:
NOUNcommunicationtitle, statute title, rubrica heading that names a statute or legislative bill
communicationtitlethe name of a work of art or literary composition etc.
communicationtitlea general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work
statetitle, championshipthe status of being a champion
communicationtitle, deed, deed of conveyancea legal document signed and sealed / sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
communicationtitle, title of respect, form of addressan identifying appellation signifying status or function
attributetitle, claiman established or recognized right
communicationtitle(usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action
communicationtitlean appellation signifying nobility
attributetitle, claiman informal right to something
VERBcommunicationtitle, entitlegive a title / title to
communicationtitle, styledesignate by an identifying term
title > pronunciation
Soundstay'tahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > title: 12 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningA heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with.
Example"Title 8 provided federal help for schools"
Synonymsstatute title, rubric
Broaderheading, header, headA line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
English > title: 12 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningThe name of a work of art or literary composition etc..
Examples
  • "he looked for books with the word 'jazz' in the title"
  • "he refused to give titles to his paintings"
  • "I can never remember movie titles"
NarrowermastheadThe title of a newspaper or magazine
rubricA title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type
BroadernameA language unit by which a person or thing is known
Spanishtítulo
Catalantítol
Adjectivestitularof or pertaining to the title of a work of art
Verbstitlegive a title / title to
English > title: 12 senses > noun 3, communication
MeaningA general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work.
Example"the novel had chapter titles"
Narrowercaption, legendbrief description accompanying an illustration
creditAn entry on a list of persons who contributed to a film or written work
subtitlesecondary or explanatory title
Broadersubheading, subheadA heading of a subdivision of a text / text
Spanishtítulo
Catalantítol
Verbstitledesignate by an identifying term
English > title: 12 senses > noun 4, state
MeaningThe status of being a champion.
Example"he held the title for two years"
Synonymchampionship
Narrowertriple crown(baseball) an unofficial title won by a batter who leads the league in hitting average, runs batted in, and home runs
triple crown(horse racing) a title won by a horse that can win the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes and the Preakness
Broaderhigh statusA position of superior / superior status
Spanishcampeonato
Catalancampionat
English > title: 12 senses > noun 5, communication
MeaningA legal document signed and sealed / sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it.
Example "he kept the title to his car in the glove compartment"
Synonymsdeed, deed of conveyance
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Narrowerbill of saleA deed transferring personal property
deed pollA deed made and executed by only one party
enfeoffmentUnder the feudal system, the deed by which a person was given land in exchange for a pledge of service
mortgage deeddeed embodying a mortgage
title deedA legal document proving a person's right to property
Broaderlegal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
Spanishacta, acto, escritura, título, tutela
Catalanacta, escriptura
English > title: 12 senses > noun 6, communication
MeaningAn identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. 'Mr.' or 'General'.
Example"the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal title"
Synonymstitle of respect, form of address
NarrowerAga, Aghatitle for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey)
Defender of the FaithA title that Leo X bestowed on Henry VIII and later withdrew
DonA Spanish courtesy title or form of address for men that is prefixed to the forename
DonaA Spanish courtesy title or form of address for a woman
Father, Padre'Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church)
FrauA German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
FrauleinA German courtesy title or form of address for an unmarried woman
HakhamA Hebrew title of respect for a wise / wise and highly educated man
HerrA German courtesy title or form of address for a man
MissA form of address for an unmarried woman
Mister, Mr, Mr.A form of address for a man
Mrs, Mrs.A form of address for a married woman
Ms, Ms.A form of address for a woman
RabbiA Hebrew title of respect for a Jewish scholar or teacher
ReverendA title of respect for a clergyman
SenorA Spanish title or form of address for a man
SenoraA Spanish title or form of address for a married woman
SenoritaA Spanish title or form of address used to or of an unmarried girl or woman
SignoraAn Italian title or form of address for a married woman
SignorinaAn Italian title or form of address for an unmarried woman
Very ReverendA title of respect for various ecclesiastical officials (as cathedral deans and canons and others)
Broaderappellation, denomination, designation, appellativeidentifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
Spanishtítulo
Catalantítol
Adjectivestitularof or bearing a title signifying status or function
English > title: 12 senses > noun 7, attribute
MeaningAn established or recognized right.
Example "he had no documents confirming his title to his father's estate"
Synonymclaim
NarrowerentitlementRight granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits)
Broaderlegal rightA right based in law
Spanishderecho, reivindicación, titularidad
Catalantitularitat
Adjectivestitular, titularyof or relating to a legal title to something
Verbstitlegive a title / title to
English > title: 12 senses > noun 8, communication
Meaning(usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action.
Example"the titles go by faster than I can read"
Broaderwriting, written material, piece of writingThe work of a writer
Usage ofplural, plural formThe form of a word that is used to denote more than one
English > title: 12 senses > noun 9, communication
MeaningAn appellation signifying nobility.
Example"'your majesty' is the appropriate title to use in addressing a king"
NarrowerLadyshipA title used to address any peeress except a duchess
LordshipA title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
baronetcyThe title of a baron / baron
viscountcyThe title of a viscount / viscount
Broaderappellation, denomination, designation, appellativeidentifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
Spanishtítulo, título nobiliario
Catalantítol nobiliari
Adjectivestitularof or associated with or bearing a title / title signifying nobility
English > title: 12 senses > noun 10, attribute
MeaningAn informal right to something.
Example "his title to fame"
Synonymclaim
BroaderrightAn abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
English > title: 12 senses > verb 1, communication
MeaningGive a title / title to.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymentitle
Narrowerproclaimdeclare formally
Broadername, call, know as, be known asAssign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
Spanishautorizar, facultar, titular
Catalanautoritzar, titular
Nounstitlean established or recognized right
titlethe name of a work of art or literary composition etc.
English > title: 12 senses > verb 2, communication
Meaningdesignate by an identifying term.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymstyle
Broadername, call, know as, be known asAssign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
Spanishintitular, nombrar
Catalananomenar, fer-se dir, intitular
Nounstitlea general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work

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