1
a
: 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
4
a
: 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
6
a
: 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
7
a
: 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
9
a
: something that justifies or substantiates a claim
b
: an alleged or recognized right
10
a
: written material introduced into a movie or television program to give credits, explain an action, or represent dialogue
—usually used in plural
b
obsolete
: inscription
titled; titling
ˈtīt-liŋ,
ˈtī-tᵊl-iŋ
: 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 movie or television program
title music
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