Caption (Noun)
Meaning 1
Taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument; "a mere caption unworthy of a reply".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
Translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
Brief description accompanying an illustration.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The caption under the photograph read "Astronauts on the Moon's surface".
- The museum exhibit included a caption explaining the historical significance of the artifact.
- The artist wrote a humorous caption to accompany her cartoon in the newspaper.
- The photo of the award-winning dish was accompanied by a caption listing its ingredients.
- The caption on the advertisement claimed that the new smartphone was "the thinnest on the market".