Definitions for caption
ˈkæp ʃəncap·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.7 / 3 votes

1. captionnoun

   taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument

   "a mere caption unworthy of a reply"

2. subtitle, captionnoun

   translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen

3. caption, legendverb

   brief description accompanying an illustration

4. captionverb

   provide with a caption, as of a photograph or a drawing

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. captionnoun

   The descriptive heading or title of a document or part therof

2. captionnoun

   A title or brief explanation attached to an illustration or cartoon.

3. captionnoun

   A piece of text appearing on screen as subtitle or other part of a film or broadcast.

4. captionnoun

   The section on an official paper that describes when, where, what was taken, found or executed, and by whom it was authorized.

5. captionnoun

   A seizure or capture, especially of tangible property (chattel).

6. captionverb

   To add captions to a text or illustration.

   Only once the drawing is done will the letterer caption it.

7. captionverb

   To add captions to a film or broadcast.

8. Etymology: Recorded since c.1384, "taking, seizure," from capcion or directly from captio, from the past participle of capere ("to take").

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Captionnoun

   The act of taking any person by a judicial process.

   Etymology: from capio, Lat. to take.

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1. caption

   A caption is a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration, photograph, diagram, or other form of visual or graphic content, typically used to provide context or details about the content presented.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Captionnoun

   a caviling; a sophism

2. Captionnoun

   the act of taking or arresting a person by judicial process

3. Captionnoun

   that part of a legal instrument, as a commission, indictment, etc., which shows where, when, and by what authority, it was taken, found, or executed

4. Captionnoun

   the heading of a chapter, section, or page

5. Etymology: [L. captio, fr. caper to take. In senses 3 and 4, perhaps confounded in meaning with L. caput a head. See Capacious.]

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Caption

   CAPTION is an annual comic convention specialising in British small press comics. It was first held in Oxford in January 1992, subsequently being held in summer each year. Loosely based around a theme, each year's event offers panels and workshops related to small press comics along with the opportunity to buy and sell them. There is also a significant social aspect. CAPTION is currently the longest-running comics convention in Britain. CAPTION differs from other conventions by breaking down the distinction between named guests and other attendees, avoiding segregation or special treatment of guests. In addition it prioritizes the social interaction of attendees by encouraging comics creators to place their publications on the CAPTION stall, managed by a rota of volunteers.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Caption

   kap′shun, n. the act of taking: an arrest: (Eng. law) the formal title of indictments and depositions which shows the authority under which it is executed or taken: in Scotland, prior to 1837, the name given to the formal warrant to apprehend a debtor or other defaulting obligant, which was given in the Bill Chamber after letters of horning had been executed.—adj. Cap′tious, ready to catch at faults or take offence: critical: peevish.—adv. Cap′tiously.—n. Cap′tiousness. [L. captionem—capĕre, to take.]

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Anagrams for caption »

1. paction

How to pronounce caption?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Australian

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   Natasha

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How to say caption in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of caption in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of caption in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of caption in a Sentence

1. President Trump:

   From center stage to behind-the-scenes — this is a must-have for all Patriots. Every photograph has been handpicked by me and every caption is mine, some in my own handwriting.

2. Leanne Simmons:

   I was overjoyed to see Britney Spears horseback riding and doing cartwheels on Instagram just hours after the judge approved Britney Spears choice of counsel, i can only imagine how hopeful Britney Spears must feel now that Britney Spears has a lawyer of Britney Spears own choosing. Regardless of who has the final say on Britney Spears social media posts, the caption ended with #FreeBritney and that was certainly a proud moment for the movement.

3. Numpty World:

   If C-Virus were real, then it would not have been trending under Politics caption on social media handle.

4. Hailey Baldwin:

   I think you should maybe change this caption to *Dog Mom and Dad* before anyone gets it twisted.

5. Isaac Briones:

   We were just playing around, talking about jokes and stuff, he was like, one of the nicest people I knew. He was so caring. Martin's brother, Miguel,posted a photo collage to Instagramwith a caption that read.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=caption
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Caption
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=caption
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caption
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=caption
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=caption
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=caption