title definition

1. a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
• examples: Title 8 provided federal help for schools
2. the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.
• examples: he looked for books with the word `jazz' in the title
• examples: he refused to give titles to his paintings
• examples: I can never remember movie titles
3. a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work
• examples: the novel had chapter titles
4. an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'
• examples: the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal title
5. an established or recognized right
• examples: a strong legal claim to the property
• examples: he had no documents confirming his title to his father's estate
• examples: he staked his claim
6. (usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action
• examples: the titles go by faster than I can read
7. an appellation signifying nobility
• examples: `your majesty' is the appropriate title to use in addressing a king