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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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