Caption (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a title or explanation for a picture or illustration, as in a magazine, newspaper, or book.
  2. a heading or title, as of a chapter, article, or page.
  3. Movies, Television, Digital Technology.
    • a transcription or translation of dialogue and a written description of other audio elements, as sound effects, music, or atmospheric sounds, displayed as a graphic overlay on the lower part of the screen in a television program, film, video, or video game.
    • subtitle (def. 3a).
    • a title or annotation displayed as a graphic overlay on the screen in a television program, film, video, or video game, as to set the scene, name a location, or specify a time or date.
  4. the heading of a legal document stating the time, place, etc., of execution or performance.
verb (used with object)
  1. to supply a caption or captions for: to caption a photograph.
noun
  1. a title, brief explanation, or comment accompanying an illustration; legend
  2. a heading, title, or headline of a chapter, article, etc
  3. graphic material, usually containing lettering, used in television presentation
  4. another name for subtitle (def. 2)
  5. the formal heading of a legal document stating when, where, and on what authority it was taken or made
verb
  1. to provide with a caption or captions
Caption (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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