title
• noun 1 the name of a book, musical composition, or other artistic work. 2 a name that describes someone’s position or job. 3 a word, such as Dr, Mrs, or Lord, used before or instead of someone’s name to indicate rank, profession, or status. 4 a name or description that is earned or chosen. 5 the position of being the champion of a major sports competition. 6 a caption or credit in a film or broadcast. 7 Law a right or claim to the ownership of property or to a rank or throne. • verb give a title to. — ORIGIN Latin titulus ‘inscription, title’.
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