Associations to the word «Caption»

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.

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.