title

noun

ti·tle | \ ˈtī-tᵊl

Definition of title

(Entry 1 of 3)

1a : the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production

b : a similar distinguishing name of a musical composition or a work of art

2 : a usually published work as distinguished from a particular copy published 25 new titles

3 : a descriptive name : appellation

4a : an appellation of dignity, honor, distinction, or preeminence attached to a person or family by virtue of rank, office, precedent, privilege, attainment, or lands

b : a person holding a title especially of nobility

5 : championship sense 1

6a : a legally just cause of exclusive possession

b : the instrument (such as a deed) that is evidence of a right

c : all the elements constituting legal ownership

7a : a descriptive or general heading (as of a chapter in a book)

b : the heading which names an act or statute

c : the heading of a legal action or proceeding

8 : a division of an instrument, book, or bill especially : one larger than a section or article

9a : something that justifies or substantiates a claim

b : an alleged or recognized right

10a : written material introduced into a motion picture or television program to give credits, explain an action, or represent dialogue —usually used in plural

b obsolete : inscription

title

verb

titled; titling\ ˈtīt-liŋ

, ˈtī-tᵊl-iŋ \

Definition of title (Entry 2 of 3)

transitive verb

1 : to provide a title for

2 : to designate or call by a title : term, style

title

adjective

Definition of title (Entry 3 of 3)

: of or relating to a title: such as

a : having the same name as the title of a production did the title role in Hamlet

b : having the same title as or providing the title for the collection or production of which it forms a part the title song

c : of, relating to, or involving a championship a title match

d : of, relating to, or used with the titles that introduce a motion picture or television program title music

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Examples of title in a Sentence

Noun

What was the title of that book you were reading last week? The title of the first chapter is “Getting Started.” The company published 25 new titles last year. This is one of our best-selling titles. Her title is Vice President of Marketing. He has an impressive job title.

Verb

She titled the book The Story of My Life. a movie titled Gone With the Wind

Adjective

the title song on the CD

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Will the rotation hold up enough for New York to win the title? — Michael Shapiro, SI.com, "World Series Power Rankings: Which Division Leader Should Be the Title Favorite?," 3 Sep. 2019 McClain returned from the one-year retirement to help the Cowboys win the NFC East title in 2014 and earn their first playoff victory since 2009 as Dallas' middle linebacker. — Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, "Dallas Cowboys release Rolando McClain," 2 Sep. 2019 Fisher, who won a national title at Florida State in 2013, urged a more cautious approach for the Aggies entering Clemson — at least with their tongues. — Brent Zwerneman, ExpressNews.com, "Texas A&M offensive lineman: ‘There will be an upset’ at No. 1 Clemson," 2 Sep. 2019 Hubert, a Renault academy driver from Lyon, began racing in 2004 and won the French F4 Championship title in 2013. — Fox News, "Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert killed in high-speed Belgian Grand Prix crash," 1 Sep. 2019 The girls’ soccer team (16-2-1) won the state title, boys’ soccer was 14-0-3, and girls’ tennis went 14-2. — Jenna Ciccotelli, BostonGlobe.com, "2018-19 Globe Scholastic Awards: Hingham athletics developing a legacy of success," 1 Sep. 2019 Gauff and McNally are the reigning junior doubles champions at the US Open and won a top-level title in Washington last month. — Ravi Ubha, CNN, "Dead batteries caused Roger Federer to miss most of the Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka interview," 1 Sep. 2019 Sure, the Ducks could rebound from a loss and win the conference title. — oregonlive, "Oregon State’s defensive futility and the Oregon Ducks’ national opportunity: Issues & Answers," 31 Aug. 2019 Both are key defensive players for West Bloomfield, a favorite to win the Division 1 state title, and both have committed to play for Michigan football, thus their hangouts could very well extend to Ann Arbor. — Keith Dunlap, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan football commits, West Bloomfield teammates start high school season in big way," 31 Aug. 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

The artist was supposed to drop another album, titled Yandhi, in September 2018, but it was postponed until November and eventually delayed indefinitely. — Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, "Brad Pitt Joins Kanye West for Sunday Service Held in Watts with Kim, Khloé, Kourtney and Kendall," 1 Sep. 2019 The musician contends that, ahead of Big Machine's acquisition by Braun's Ithaca Holdings, she wasn't given an opportunity to buy back her first six albums (from her 2006 self-titled through 2017's Reputation). — Isaac Feldberg, Fortune, "How Taylor Swift’s Plan to Re-Record Her Early Songs Could Work," 22 Aug. 2019 Last but certainly not least, the developer of Jalopy unveiled a new game titled Landlord's Super. — Hayden Dingman, PCWorld, "This week in games: Crusader Kings II is as cheap as it will ever get, Destiny 2: Shadowkeep delayed," 2 Aug. 2019 Kardahian West is also said to be filming a documentary for Oxygen about prison reform, titled, Kim Kardashian: The Justice Project. — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kim Kardashian Goes for the Gold at the White House," 26 July 2019 The five-issue miniseries, titled simply Spider-Man, will debut Sept. 18 digitally and in comic book stores.

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