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caption

[ kap-shuhn ]

noun

  1. a title or explanation for a picture or illustration, as in a magazine, newspaper, or book.
  2. a heading or title, as of a chapter, article, or page.
  3. Movies, Television, Digital Technology.
    1. a transcription or translation of dialogue and a written description of other audio elements, as sound effects, music, or atmospheric sounds, displayed as a graphic overlay on the lower part of the screen in a television program, film, video, or video game.
    2. a title or annotation displayed as a graphic overlay on the screen in a television program, film, video, or video game, as to set the scene, name a location, or specify a time or date.
  4. Law. the heading of a legal document stating the time, place, etc., of execution or performance.


verb (used with object)

  1. to supply a caption or captions for:

    to caption a photograph.

caption

/ ˈæʃə /

noun

  1. a title, brief explanation, or comment accompanying an illustration; legend
  2. a heading, title, or headline of a chapter, article, etc
  3. graphic material, usually containing lettering, used in television presentation
  4. another name for subtitle
  5. the formal heading of a legal document stating when, where, and on what authority it was taken or made
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to provide with a caption or captions
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·پDz· adjective
  • ··پDz verb (used with object)
  • ܲ··پDz noun
  • ···پDz noun
  • ܲ··پDzԱ adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of caption1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English capcio(u)n “seizure,” from Latin پō- (stem of پō ), equivalent to capt(us) “taken” ( captive ) + -ō- -ion
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of caption1

C14 (meaning: seizure, an arrest; later, heading of a legal document): from Latin پō a seizing, from capere to take
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Williams retweeted the blogger’s post on Tuesday, adding in his caption the witness “is the biggest liar in the DA’s office.”

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Two weeks ago, Delaney published a tight close-up photo of herself and Morgan with their faces nearly touching, captioning it “Pure love” with a red heart emoji and the hashtags #lucky and #grateful.

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It's just convenient that none of the captions on those photos ever include the dogs saying, “Please, don’t take me to Trader Joe’s at 5:30 p.m.”

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The caption reads, “Just had to pay homage to the original Snow White, Miss Adriana Caselotti, to whom I owe everything.”

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"It's incredible how our minds can shield us from the pain of loss in moments of shock," Portasio wrote in the caption.

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