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Meaning of caption

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

caption

Pronunciation:/ˈkæp.ʃən/

noun

Definitions

  1. The descriptive heading or title of a document or part therof

  2. A title or brief explanation attached to an illustration, cartoon, user interface element, etc.

  3. A piece of text appearing on screen as subtitle or other part of a film or broadcast.

  4. The section on an official paper that describes when, where, what was taken, found or executed, and by whom it was authorized.

verb

Definitions

  1. To add captions to a text or illustration.

    Example: Only once the drawing is done will the letterer caption it.

  2. To add captions to a film or broadcast.