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title

1 of 2noun
/ˈtaɪtəl/
Forms:titles
1

a name that is used to describe someone's position or status

A2
  • After years of hard work, she was given the title "Senior Engineer."
  • Her title at the company is "Director of Sales."
  • I'm not sure of her title, but she leads the marketing team.
  • To address her formally, use her full title and last name.
  • With his promotion, he got a new title and office.
2

the name given to a movie, book, etc.

B1
  • The title of her favorite book is "Pride and Prejudice."
  • They changed the title of the movie to make it more appealing to audiences.
  • The song's title quickly became a trending topic on social media.
  • He spent weeks deciding on the perfect title for his new novel.
  • The artwork's title captures the essence of the artist's inspiration.
3

the name or heading of a statute or legislative bill that often includes a brief summary of its contents

  • The bill was introduced under the title "Education Reform Act," outlining major changes in school policies.
  • Lawmakers debated the provisions under the title "Environmental Protection Amendment."
  • The title "Healthcare Improvement Act" highlighted the bill's focus on enhancing medical services.
  • The proposed legislation carried the title "Tax Relief for Families," summarizing its intent to reduce tax burdens.
  • The new policy was detailed under the title "Clean Energy Initiative," aiming to promote sustainable energy sources.
4

the recognition or status of being a champion in a competition

  • She won the national title in the swimming championships.
  • The team defended their title successfully for three consecutive years.
  • He earned the world champion title in boxing last night.
  • Their victory secured the club's first league title in over a decade.
  • She is training hard to reclaim her title at the upcoming tournament.
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5

a legally acknowledged or socially accepted right to something

  • He claimed the title to the land through inheritance.
  • The company held the title to the patent for 20 years.
  • The title of the award was given to him for his outstanding achievements.
  • The title of ownership passed to the new buyer after the transaction.
  • Winning the court case confirmed her title to the disputed land.
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6

a formal name or designation indicating a person's noble rank

  • She was awarded the title of Duchess after her marriage to the Duke.
  • The king bestowed the title of Earl upon his most loyal advisor.
  • His title of Baron came with significant land and responsibilities.
  • The title of Countess was passed down through generations in her family.
  • He was honored with the title of Sir for his services to the realm.
7

a published book, especially when referring to its name or status

  • The bookstore features a variety of new titles every month.
  • This year, the publisher released 30 new titles in various genres.
  • Her latest novel quickly became one of their best-selling titles.
  • The library's collection includes many classic and contemporary titles.
  • The author is known for several critically acclaimed titles.
8

a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work

9

an informal right to something

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10

(usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action