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title

/ˈtaɪtl̩/

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noun

A prefix (honorific) or suffix (post-nominal) added to a person's name to signify either veneration, official position or a professional or academic qualification. See also

Examples :

"My grandfather's title was "Professor," reflecting his long career in education. "

title person position society achievement family royal history heraldry essential

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noun

Legal right to ownership of a property; a deed or other certificate proving this.

Examples :

"a good title to an estate, or an imperfect title"

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noun

In canon law, that by which a beneficiary holds a benefice.

Examples :

"The bishop granted the new priest the title to the parish church. "

religion law essential

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A church to which a priest was ordained, and where he was to reside.

Examples :

"Father Michael's title was St. Mary's Church. "

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The name of a book, film, musical piece, painting, or other work of art.

Examples :

"The title of my favorite book is "The Secret Garden." "

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noun

Examples :

"Buyers of the new video game console can choose from three bundled titles."

media literature essential

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noun

A section or division of a subject, as of a law or a book.

Examples :

"The first title in the chapter of my history textbook is about ancient Egypt. "

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(chiefly in the plural) A written title, credit, or caption shown with a film, video, or performance.

Examples :

"The titles scrolled by too quickly to read."

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The panel for the name, between the bands of the back of a book.

Examples :

"The book's title, printed neatly in gold lettering, was visible between the spine's bands. "

title writing literature part essential

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noun

The subject of a writing; a short phrase that summarizes the entire topic.

Examples :

"The title of my essay was "The Challenges of Balancing Work and Family." "

writing title communication language literature media essential

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noun

A division of an act of law

Examples :

"Title II of the USA PATRIOT Act"

law government essential

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The recognition given to the winner of a championship in sports.

Examples :

"The soccer team's captain received the championship title after winning the final game. "

sport achievement title essential

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verb

To assign a title to; to entitle.

Examples :

"The teacher titled the new chapter "The Mystery of the Missing Homework." "

title language communication essential