Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense titles, present participle titling, past tense, past participle titled
1. countable noun
The title of a book, play, film, or piece of music is its name.
'Patience and Sarah' was first published in 1969 under the title 'A Place for Us'.
Synonyms: heading, name, caption, label More Synonyms of title
2. verb
When a writer, composer, or artist titles a work, they give it a title.
Pirandello titled his play 'Six Characters in Search of an Author'. [VERB noun noun]
The painting is titled 'The Dream'. [beVERB-ed noun]
Their story is the subject of a new book titled 'The Golden Thirteen'. [VERB-ed]
Synonyms: name, call, term, style More Synonyms of title
-titledcombining form
This oddly-titled book is a beginner's guide to the bits that make up a PC.
...his aptly titled autobiography, Life is Meeting.
3. countable noun [usually plural]
Publishers and booksellers often refer to books or magazines as titles.
It has become the biggest publisher of new poetry in Britain, with 50 new titlesa year.
Synonyms: publication, book, offering More Synonyms of title
4. countable noun [oft poss NOUN]
A person's title is a word such as 'Sir', 'Lord', or 'Lady' that is used in front of their name, or a phrase that is used instead of their name, and indicates that they have a high rank in society.
She relinquished everything but her title as Queen of Scots.
The title of Prince of Wales was often bestowed on the monarch's eldest son.
He had no title and was not the heir to a great estate.
5. countable noun [oft poss NOUN]
Someone's title is a word such as 'Mr', 'Mrs', or 'Doctor', that is used before their own name in order to show their status or profession.
She has been awarded the title Professor.
6. countable noun [oft poss NOUN]
Someone's title is a name that describes their job or status in an organization.
He was given the title of deputy prime minister.
'Could you tell me your official job title?'—'It's Operations Manager.'
7. countable noun [oft poss NOUN]
If a person or team wins a particular title, they win a sports competition that is held regularly. Usually a person keeps a title until someone else defeats them.
He became Jamaica's first gold medallist when he won the 400m title in 1948.
He retained his title as world chess champion.
Synonyms: championship, trophy, laurels, bays More Synonyms of title
8. uncountable noun
Title is the legal ownership of something, especially land or property.
He never had title to the property.
Synonyms: ownership, right, claim, privilege More Synonyms of title
More Synonyms of title
title in British English
(ˈtaɪtəl)
noun
1.
the distinctive name of a work of art, musical, or literary composition, etc
2.
a descriptive name, caption, or heading of a section of a book, speech, etc
3. title page
4.
a name or epithet signifying rank, office, or function
5.
a formal designation, such as Mr, Mrs, or Miss
6.
an appellation designating nobility
7. cinema
a. short for subtitle (sense 2)
b.
written material giving credits in a film or television programme
8. sport
a championship
9. property law
a.
the legal right to possession of property, esp real property
b.
the basis of such right
c.
the documentary evidence of such right
title deeds
10. law
a.
the heading or a division of a statute, book of law, etc
b.
the heading of a suit or action at law
11.
a.
any customary or established right
b.
a claim based on such a right
12.
a definite spiritual charge or office in the church, without appointment to which a candidate for holy orders cannot lawfully be ordained
13. Roman Catholic Church
a titular church
verb
14. (transitive)
to give a title to
Word origin
C13: from Old French, from Latin titulus
title in American English
(ˈtaɪtəl)
noun
1.
the name of a book, chapter, poem, essay, picture, statue, piece of music, play, film, etc.
2.
a.
title page
b.
a literary work of a particular title
150 new titles in the publisher's fall catalog
3.
a descriptive name or appellation; epithet
4.
an appellation given to a person or family as a sign of privilege, distinction, rank, or profession
5.
a claim or right
6.
in sports and other competition, a championship
7. Church Of England
a source of income or field of work required of a candidate for ordination
8. Cinema and Television
words shown on the screen that give credit to someone for work done, translate a segment of foreign dialogue, etc.
usually used in pl.
9. Law
a.
the name of a statute or act; also, the heading designating a legal proceeding
b.
a division of a law book, statute, etc., usually larger than a section or article
c.
a right to ownership, esp. of real estate
d.
evidence of such right of ownership
e.
a document stating such a right; deed
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈtitled or ˈtitling
10.
to give a title to; designate by a specified name, or title; entitle
Word origin
OFr < L titulus, inscription, label, title, sign
title in Finance
(taɪtəl)
noun
(Finance: General)
Title to property is legal written proof of ownership.
Should the mortgagor fail to pay the mortgage within a specified period of time,the mortgage holder gains the title to the property with no obligation to sell it.
In a cooperative, the corporation or association owns title to the real estate.
Title to property is legal written proof of ownership.
Examples of 'title' in a sentence
title
She countered by using only my last name, addressing everyone else by first name or title.
Jack Kerley THE HUNDREDTH MAN (2004)
In other languages
title
British English: title /ˈtaɪtl/ NOUN
The title of a book, play, film, or piece of music is its name.
Patience and Sarah was first published under the title A Place for Us.
American English: title
Arabic: عُنْوَان
Brazilian Portuguese: título
Chinese: 标题
Croatian: naslov
Czech: název
Danish: titel
Dutch: titel
European Spanish: título
Finnish: nimi elokuvan, kirjan tms.
French: titre
German: Titel
Greek: τίτλος
Italian: titolo
Japanese: 題名
Korean: 제목
Norwegian: tittel
Polish: tytuł
European Portuguese: título
Romanian: titlu
Russian: название
Latin American Spanish: título
Swedish: titel
Thai: ชื่อเรื่อง
Turkish: başlık kitap, albüm vb
Ukrainian: назва
Vietnamese: tựa
British English: title VERB
When a writer, composer, or artist titles a work, they give it a title.
He titled his play 'Six Characters in Search of an Author'.
American English: title
Brazilian Portuguese: dar um título
Chinese: 给…加标题
European Spanish: titular
French: intituler
German: betiteln
Italian: intitolare
Japanese: 題名をつける
Korean: 제목을 붙이다
European Portuguese: dar um título
Latin American Spanish: titular
All related terms of 'title'
job title
a name that describes a person's job in an organization
tax title
the title conveyed to the purchaser of property sold for nonpayment of taxes
half-title
the short title of a book as printed on the right-hand page preceding the title page
title deed
a deed or document evidencing a person's legal right or title to property, esp real property
title fight
a boxing match to determine the winner of a championship
title page
the page in a book that bears the title , author's name, publisher's imprint , etc
title rival
Your rival is a person, business, or organization who you are competing or fighting against in the same area or for the same things.
title role
The title role in a play or film is the role referred to in the name of the play or film.
title track
The title track on a CD or record is a song or piece of music that has the same title as the CD or record.
world title
the winner's position in an international competition
bastard title
the short title of a book as printed on the right-hand page preceding the title page
native title
the inherent right of indigenous peoples to own territory traditionally occupied by them before colonization
strata title
a system of registered ownership of space in multistorey buildings, to be equivalent to the ownership of the land of a single-storey building
stratum title
a system of registered ownership of space in multistorey buildings, to be equivalent to the ownership of the land of a single-storey building
title-holder
The title-holder is the person who most recently won a sports competition that is held regularly.
Torrens title
legal title to land based on record of registration rather than on title deeds
working title
a provisional title
courtesy title
any of several titles having no legal significance , such as those borne by the children of peers
title insurance
insurance protecting the owner or mortgagee of real estate from lawsuits or claims arising from a defective title
aboriginal title
the inherent right of indigenous peoples to own territory traditionally occupied by them before colonization
brief of title
→ abstract of title
abstract of title
a summary of the ownership of land, showing the original grant , conveyances , and any incumbrances
name part
the role of the character after whom a play , etc is named
running head
a heading printed at the top of every page or every other page of a book
nizam
(formerly) a Turkish regular soldier
Chinese translation of 'title'
title
(ˈtaɪtl)
n
(c)[of book, play]标(標)题(題) (biāotí) (个(個), gè)
(c) (= rank) 称(稱)号(號) (chēnghào)
(c) (Sport) 冠军(軍) (guànjūn) (个(個), gè)
(u) (Law, = right)
title to所有权(權) (suǒyǒuquán)
1 (noun)
Definition
a descriptive name or heading of a section of a book, speech, etc.
The book was first published under the title `A Place for Us'.
Synonyms
heading
helpful chapter headings
name
caption
label
legend
a banner bearing the following legend
inscription
The medal bears the inscription `For distinguished service'.
2 (noun)
Definition
a book or periodical
a publisher with 50 new titles a year
Synonyms
publication
expensively produced glossy publications
book
a book about witches
offering
3 (noun)
Definition
a formal designation, such as Mrs or Dr
She has been awarded the title Professor.
Synonyms
name
I don't even know if Sullivan is his real name.
designation
Level 4 alert is a designation reserved for very serious incidents.
epithet
players who fitted their manager's epithet of `headless chickens'
term
What's the medical term for a heart attack?
handle (slang)
nickname
He got the nickname of "Ginger" because of his red hair.
denomination
pseudonym
appellation (formal)
We were known by the appellation of `green coats'.
sobriquet
nom de plume
moniker or monicker (slang)
4 (noun)
Definition
a championship
He has retained his title as world chess champion.
Synonyms
championship
trophy
They could win a trophy this year.
laurels
bays
crown
He won the middleweight crown in 1947.
honour
He was showered with honours - among them an Oscar in 1950.
5 (noun)
Definition
the legal right to possession of property
He never had title to the property.
Synonyms
ownership
the growth of home ownership in Britain
right
a woman's right to choose
claim
The Tudors had a tenuous claim to the monarchy.
privilege
The ancient powers and privileges of the House of Commons.
entitlement
You lose your entitlement to benefit when you start work.
tenure
prerogative
I thought it was a woman's prerogative to change her mind?
freehold
(verb)
a new book titled `The Golden Thirteen'
Synonyms
name
My mother insisted on naming me Horace.
call
They called their daughter Mischa.
term
He had been termed a temporary employee.
style
people who would like to style themselves as great thinkers
label
Too often the press are labelled as irresponsible.
tag
The critics still tagged him with his old name.
designate
one man interviewed in our study, whom we shall designate as `Mr E'
Additional synonyms
in the sense of appellation
Definition
a name or title
We were known by the appellation of `green coats'.
Synonyms
name,
term,
style,
title,
address,
description,
designation,
epithet,
sobriquet
in the sense of book
Definition
a written work or composition, such as a novel
a book about witches
Synonyms
work,
title,
guide,
volume,
publication,
companion,
manual,
paperback,
textbook,
tract,
hardback,
tome,
treatise,
e-book or ebook,
blook
in the sense of call
Definition
to name
They called their daughter Mischa.
Synonyms
name,
entitle,
dub,
designate,
term,
style,
label,
describe as,
christen,
denominate
Synonyms of 'title'
title
Explore 'title' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of claim
Definition
a right or just title to something
The Tudors had a tenuous claim to the monarchy.
Synonyms
right,
title,
entitlement
in the sense of crown
Definition
a wreath for the head, given as an honour
He won the middleweight crown in 1947.
Synonyms
laurel wreath,
trophy,
distinction,
prize,
bays,
honour,
garland,
laurels,
wreath,
kudos
in the sense of denomination
Definition
a name given to a class or group
Synonyms
name,
term,
style,
title,
label,
designation,
appellation (formal)
in the sense of designate
Definition
to give a name to or describe as
one man interviewed in our study, whom we shall designate as `Mr E'
Synonyms
name,
call,
term,
style,
label,
entitle,
dub,
nominate,
christen
in the sense of designation
Definition
something that designates, such as a name
Level 4 alert is a designation reserved for very serious incidents.
Synonyms
name,
title,
label,
description,
tag,
denomination,
epithet,
byname
in the sense of entitlement
You lose your entitlement to benefit when you start work.
Synonyms
right,
claim,
due,
licence,
permission,
privilege,
prerogative
in the sense of epithet
Definition
a word or short phrase used to describe someone or something
players who fitted their manager's epithet of `headless chickens'
Synonyms
name,
title,
description,
tag,
nickname,
designation,
appellation (formal),
sobriquet,
moniker or monicker (slang)
in the sense of honour
Definition
great respect or esteem, or an outward sign of this
He was showered with honours - among them an Oscar in 1950.
Synonyms
title,
award,
distinction,
accolade,
decoration,
laurel,
adornment
in the sense of inscription
Definition
something inscribed, esp. words carved or engraved on a coin, tomb, or ring
The medal bears the inscription `For distinguished service'.
Synonyms
engraving,
words,
lettering,
label,
legend,
saying
in the sense of label
Definition
to describe or classify in a word or phrase
Too often the press are labelled as irresponsible.
Synonyms
brand,
classify,
describe,
class,
call,
name,
identify,
define,
designate,
characterize,
categorize,
pigeonhole
Additional synonyms
in the sense of legend
Definition
words written on something to explain it
a banner bearing the following legend
Synonyms
inscription,
title,
caption,
device,
motto,
rubric
in the sense of nickname
Definition
a familiar, pet, or derisory name given to a person or place
He got the nickname of "Ginger" because of his red hair.
Synonyms
pet name,
label,
diminutive,
epithet,
sobriquet,
familiar name,
moniker or monicker (slang),
handle (slang)
in the sense of prerogative
Definition
a special privilege or right
I thought it was a woman's prerogative to change her mind?
Synonyms
right,
choice,
claim,
authority,
title,
due,
advantage,
sanction,
liberty,
privilege,
immunity,
exemption,
birthright,
droit,
perquisite
in the sense of privilege
Definition
a benefit or advantage granted only to certain people
The ancient powers and privileges of the House of Commons.
Synonyms
right,
benefit,
due,
advantage,
claim,
freedom,
sanction,
liberty,
concession,
franchise,
entitlement,
prerogative,
birthright
in the sense of right
Definition
a freedom or power that is morally or legally due to a person
a woman's right to choose
Synonyms
prerogative,
interest,
business,
power,
claim,
authority,
title,
due,
freedom,
licence,
permission,
liberty,
privilege
in the sense of style
Definition
to name or call
people who would like to style themselves as great thinkers
Synonyms
call,
name,
term,
address,
label,
entitle,
dub,
designate,
christen,
denominate
in the sense of tag
The critics still tagged him with his old name.
Synonyms
name,
call,
label,
term,
style,
dub,
nickname,
christen
in the sense of term
Definition
a word or expression, esp. one used in a specialized field of knowledge