a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
"Title 8 provided federal help for schools"
the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.
"he looked for books with the word `jazz' in the title"
"he refused to give titles to his paintings"
"I can never remember movie titles"
a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work
"the novel had chapter titles"
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
"he signed the deed"
"he kept the title to his car in the glove compartment"
an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'
"the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal title"
(usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action
"the titles go by faster than I can read"
an appellation signifying nobility
"`your majesty' is the appropriate title to use in addressing a king"
A prefix (honorific) or suffix (post-nominal) added to a person's name to signify either veneration, official position or a professional or academic qualification. See also Category:Titles
"The professor was introduced at the ceremony with the title of Dr. before her first name."
In plain English: A title is a short name used to describe what something is, like a book or a song.
"She added her name to the title page of the book."
Usage: Use this word when referring specifically to formal prefixes like Dr. or post-nominals such as PhD that denote rank or qualifications rather than job roles alone. Do not confuse it with the verb "title," which means to give a name to something, and avoid using it for casual greetings like Mr. in highly informal contexts where first names are expected.
To assign a title to; to entitle.
"The editor decided to title his new novel after the mysterious letter he found in the attic."
In plain English: To title something is to give it a name or heading.
"The author decided to title her new book after a famous poem."
The word "title" comes from the Latin titulus, meaning an inscription or heading, which entered English through Middle English as a term for a name or designation given to something. It traveled into modern usage with its original sense intact, referring to a formal name or rank associated with a person, work, or property.