Caption (noun)

  1. A brief description or explanation, especially one accompanying a picture or illustration.
  2. The title or heading of a written work or chapter.
  3. A brief statement or remark accompanying a quotation or remark.
  4. The text that appears on television or film to provide information about what is being shown or heard.
  5. The text that appears on a screen or monitor to identify an item, such as a button or menu option.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "captiƍ" meaning "a taking" or "a seizure", later influenced by the french word "caption" meaning "a headline".

Examples:

  1. The caption beneath the photograph explained the story behind it.
  2. The caption of the book read 'A journey through the heart of Africa.'.
  3. The caption of the quote reads 'The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
  4. The caption on the television screen provided the name of the singer and the song title.
  5. The caption under the menu option reads 'Save as PDF.'.
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