Associations to the word «Caption»

Wiktionary

CAPTION, noun. (typography) The descriptive heading or title of a document or part therof
CAPTION, noun. A title or brief explanation attached to an illustration, cartoon, user interface element, etc.
CAPTION, noun. (cinematography) A piece of text appearing on screen as subtitle or other part of a film or broadcast.
CAPTION, noun. (legal) The section on an official paper that describes when, where, what was taken, found or executed, and by whom it was authorized.
CAPTION, noun. (obsolete) (legal) A seizure or capture, especially of tangible property (chattel).
CAPTION, verb. To add captions to a text or illustration.
CAPTION, verb. To add captions to a film or broadcast.

Dictionary definition

CAPTION, noun. Taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument; "a mere caption unworthy of a reply".
CAPTION, noun. Translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen.
CAPTION, noun. Brief description accompanying an illustration.
CAPTION, verb. Provide with a caption, as of a photograph or a drawing.

Wise words

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King