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Dictionary definition and meaning for caption

CAPTION

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  • (noun) brief description accompanying an illustration

    synonyms : legend

    Having catchy captions always add to the appeal of a consumer product. -added by Aswathy_inlas

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

    synonyms : subtitle

    Ram could follow the Spanish movie only because it had the provision of English captions. -added by Aswathy_inlas

  • (noun) taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument

    "a mere caption unworthy of a reply"

  • (verb) provide with a caption, as of a photograph or a drawing

    Will captions the pictures for the magazine. -added by Aswathy_inlas

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

Origin

  • tag: Latin caption- "act of taking" < capt- (see captive)] added by bimal03

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