Caption

usgb/ˈkæpʃn/
noun

A title or brief explanation under a picture or an image.

The caption under the picture said, 'A sunset in Paris'.
Visual representation of "caption" - A title or brief explanation under a picture or an image.

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Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "caption"
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Concise Clarity

Captions should be brief but descriptive enough to understand the image context without ambiguity.

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Caption: 'A serene lakeside view at dawn.'
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Enhance Understanding

Use captions to provide additional information that the image alone cannot convey.

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Caption: 'Hikers at the summit, celebrating a 3,000-meter ascent.'
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Language Play

Captions can include wordplay or humor, depending on the context and desired effect.

Illustration for Language Play
Caption: 'The cat's out of the bag – and into the box.'
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