Caption
WordNet
noun
(1) Brief description accompanying an illustration
(2) Translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen
(3) Taking exception; especially an quibble based on a captious argument
"A mere caption unworthy of a reply"
verb
(4) Provide with a caption, as of a photograph or a drawing
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Etymology
Recorded since c.1384, "taking, seizure," from capcion or directly from captio, from the past participle of capere "to take"
Noun
- The descriptive heading or title of a document or part therof
- A title or brief explanation attached to an illustration or cartoon.
- A piece of text appearing on screen as subtitle or other part of a film or broadcast.
- The section on an official paper that describes when, where, what was taken, found or executed, and by whom it was authorized.
- A seizure or capture
Usage notes
In film and video, captions may transcribe or describe all significant dialogue and sound for viewers who cannot hear it, while subtitles translate foreign-language dialogue.
Verb
- To add captions to a text or illustration.
- Only once the drawing is done will the letterer caption it.
- To add captions to a film or broadcast.