Title Definition & Meaning

title
noun
  1. a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with; "Title 8 provided federal help for schools"
  2. the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.; "he looked for books with the word `jazz' in the title"; "he refused to give titles to his paintings"; "I can never remember movie titles"
  3. a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work; "the novel had chapter titles"
  4. the status of being a champion; "he held the title for two years"
  5. a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it; "he signed the deed"; "he kept the title to his car in the glove compartment"
  6. an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'; "the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal title"
  7. an established or recognized right; "a strong legal claim to the property"; "he had no documents confirming his title to his father's estate"; "he staked his claim"
  8. (usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action; "the titles go by faster than I can read"
  9. an appellation signifying nobility; "`your majesty' is the appropriate title to use in addressing a king"
  10. an informal right to something; "his claim on her attentions"; "his title to fame"
verb
  1. give a title to
  2. designate by an identifying term; "They styled their nation `The Confederate States'"

"Title" in song lyrics

See how title is used in real songs:

  • "You get your record broken like the homerun title"
    7L & Esoteric — Play it Cool
  • "A sissy soft sucker with no title"
    Above the Law f/ Dr. Dre — Living Like Hustlers
  • "Now Bumpy Knuckles has a title, title"
    Akrobatik f/ Bumpy Knuckles — If We Can't Build

Usage tips for "title"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "title" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for title to find words that pair well.

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