Title
noun
The name of a book, movie, piece of art, or other work.
The title of the movie is 'Back to the Future'.
Often appears as...
- 'book title'
- 'movie title'
noun
A name that describes someone's position or job.
His title is 'Manager of Operations'.
Often appears as...
- 'job title'
- 'academic title'
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Business, Academic
noun
The right to own something, especially land or property.
He has the title to the house.
Often appears as...
- 'land title'
- 'property title'
Usage tips
Legal
noun
A championship or award.
He won the world title in chess this year.
Often appears as...
- 'world title'
- 'championship title'
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Sports
verb
To give a name to a book, movie, piece of art, or other work.
She titled her new book 'My Life Journey'.
Often appears as...
- 'title a book'
- 'title a movie'
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Literary
noun
The name of a book, movie, piece of art, or other work.
The title of the movie is 'Back to the Future'.
Often appears as...
- 'book title'
- 'movie title'
noun
A name that describes someone's position or job.
His title is 'Manager of Operations'.
Often appears as...
- 'job title'
- 'academic title'
Usage tips
Business, Academic
noun
The right to own something, especially land or property.
He has the title to the house.
Often appears as...
- 'land title'
- 'property title'
Usage tips
Legal
noun
A championship or award.
He won the world title in chess this year.
Often appears as...
- 'world title'
- 'championship title'
Usage tips
Sports
verb
To give a name to a book, movie, piece of art, or other work.
She titled her new book 'My Life Journey'.
Often appears as...
- 'title a book'
- 'title a movie'
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Creativity Counts
Titles can be creative or straightforward, catching interest or conveying content.
'To Kill a Mockingbird' is more creative than 'Bird Law'.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Spoilers
A title should not give away key plot points or the ending.
Calling a mystery novel 'The Butler Did It' would spoil the story.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Understand references; titles often include puns, quotes, or allusions.
'The Fault in Our Stars' alludes to a line from Shakespeare.
Pro Tip 1/3Creativity Counts
Titles can be creative or straightforward, catching interest or conveying content.
'To Kill a Mockingbird' is more creative than 'Bird Law'.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Spoilers
A title should not give away key plot points or the ending.
Calling a mystery novel 'The Butler Did It' would spoil the story.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Understand references; titles often include puns, quotes, or allusions.
'The Fault in Our Stars' alludes to a line from Shakespeare.
Pro Tip 1/3Creativity Counts
Titles can be creative or straightforward, catching interest or conveying content.
'To Kill a Mockingbird' is more creative than 'Bird Law'.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Spoilers
A title should not give away key plot points or the ending.
Calling a mystery novel 'The Butler Did It' would spoil the story.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Understand references; titles often include puns, quotes, or allusions.
'The Fault in Our Stars' alludes to a line from Shakespeare.
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Drew Dudley: Everyday...
of how extraordinarily powerful we can be in each other's lives. We need to get over it so we can move beyond it, and our little brothers and sisters and one day our kids -- or our kids right now -- can watch and start to value the impact we can have on each other's lives, more than money and power and titles and influence.
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Chris Burkard: The joy...
I don't even know if it's a real job title, to be honest. My parents definitely didn't think so when I told them at 19 I was quitting my job to pursue this dream blue skies, warm tropical beaches, and a tan that lasts all year long. I mean, to me, this was it. Life could not get any better.
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The power of introverts...
But in America's early days, we lived in what historians call a culture of character, where we still, at that point, valued people for their inner selves and their moral rectitude. And if you look at the self-help books from this era, they all had titles with things like
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Wings of the Albatross PIPE...
landed with special permission from the Wildlife Conservation Society which after the island was bought by a philanthropist handed over the title to WCS and now the islands are protected for the first time in their history and we spend a memorable week assured at
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Do Komodo Dragons Eat...
And they're not quite the same as a mythical dragon. They don't breathe fire. They don't fly. So unlike any other lizard in the world, that they almost deserve their own dragon title and I don't think anybody thinks they don't deserve that title of Dragon.
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Mary Roach: 10 things...
Nothing seemed to help. Days went by. At a certain point, the man, still hiccupping, had sex with his wife. And lo and behold, the hiccups went away. He told his doctor, who published a case report in a Canadian medical journal under the title,
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Poetry makes people...
home and tell everyone about it and when I got to the bottom of the article it said turn to page seven for exclusive interview I turned to page seven and I saw that they had titled the article for the love of words and I was beaming with pride
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Deep Sea Anglerfish Sex...
and they have those really big eyes as well. They were really quite special but I have to say they're not the weirdest fish - No. that we've got in the deep sea. I think that title still has to go to a group of fish known as the angler fish.
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What does this symbol...
others to steer traffic or advance political causes. But there's one whose main purpose is to help people. You may know it as the wheelchair symbol, or a sign for people with disabilities, but its formal title as maintained by the ISO
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The great conspiracy...
Statues were built, temples were dedicated, and a whole month was renamed, still called July today. More importantly, the title of dictator, meant to grant temporary emergency powers in wartime,
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Drew Dudley: Everyday...
of how extraordinarily powerful we can be in each other's lives. We need to get over it so we can move beyond it, and our little brothers and sisters and one day our kids -- or our kids right now -- can watch and start to value the impact we can have on each other's lives, more than money and power and titles and influence.
Video examples
Chris Burkard: The joy...
I don't even know if it's a real job title, to be honest. My parents definitely didn't think so when I told them at 19 I was quitting my job to pursue this dream blue skies, warm tropical beaches, and a tan that lasts all year long. I mean, to me, this was it. Life could not get any better.
Video examples
The power of introverts...
But in America's early days, we lived in what historians call a culture of character, where we still, at that point, valued people for their inner selves and their moral rectitude. And if you look at the self-help books from this era, they all had titles with things like
Video examples
Wings of the Albatross PIPE...
landed with special permission from the Wildlife Conservation Society which after the island was bought by a philanthropist handed over the title to WCS and now the islands are protected for the first time in their history and we spend a memorable week assured at
Video examples
Do Komodo Dragons Eat...
And they're not quite the same as a mythical dragon. They don't breathe fire. They don't fly. So unlike any other lizard in the world, that they almost deserve their own dragon title and I don't think anybody thinks they don't deserve that title of Dragon.
Video examples
Mary Roach: 10 things...
Nothing seemed to help. Days went by. At a certain point, the man, still hiccupping, had sex with his wife. And lo and behold, the hiccups went away. He told his doctor, who published a case report in a Canadian medical journal under the title,
Video examples
Poetry makes people...
home and tell everyone about it and when I got to the bottom of the article it said turn to page seven for exclusive interview I turned to page seven and I saw that they had titled the article for the love of words and I was beaming with pride
Video examples
Deep Sea Anglerfish Sex...
and they have those really big eyes as well. They were really quite special but I have to say they're not the weirdest fish - No. that we've got in the deep sea. I think that title still has to go to a group of fish known as the angler fish.
Video examples
What does this symbol...
others to steer traffic or advance political causes. But there's one whose main purpose is to help people. You may know it as the wheelchair symbol, or a sign for people with disabilities, but its formal title as maintained by the ISO
Video examples
The great conspiracy...
Statues were built, temples were dedicated, and a whole month was renamed, still called July today. More importantly, the title of dictator, meant to grant temporary emergency powers in wartime,
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Quote examples
Lionel Messi
Argentinian Footballer
I prefer to win titles with the team ahead of individual awards or scoring more goals than anyone else. I'm more worried about being a good person than being the best football player in the world. When all this is over, what are you left with? When I retire, I hope I am remembered for being a decent guy.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
You see, at the end of the day, my most important title is still 'mom-in-chief.' My daughters are still the heart of my heart and the center of my world.
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Ronaldo
Brazilian Athlete
I think all great players set a target for themselves in their careers. Mine was to win a world title with Brazil, which I did twice.
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
American Boxer
I turned pro as a 20-year-old, won a world title a year later, and remained a world champion ever since.
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Gegard Mousasi
Dutch Mixed Martial Artist
I've fought for different organisations, different titles, from all around the world.
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Sergio Ramos
Spanish Athlete
In the end, individual titles are achieved with the help of all your team-mates.
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Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
My principles are more important than the money or my title.
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George McGovern
American Politician
The longer the title, the less important the job.
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Frank Crane
American Clergyman
Next, in importance to books are their titles.
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Frank Shamrock
American Mixed Martial Artist
I've won titles all over the world.
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Lionel Messi
Argentinian Footballer
I prefer to win titles with the team ahead of individual awards or scoring more goals than anyone else. I'm more worried about being a good person than being the best football player in the world. When all this is over, what are you left with? When I retire, I hope I am remembered for being a decent guy.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
You see, at the end of the day, my most important title is still 'mom-in-chief.' My daughters are still the heart of my heart and the center of my world.
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Ronaldo
Brazilian Athlete
I think all great players set a target for themselves in their careers. Mine was to win a world title with Brazil, which I did twice.
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
American Boxer
I turned pro as a 20-year-old, won a world title a year later, and remained a world champion ever since.
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Gegard Mousasi
Dutch Mixed Martial Artist
I've fought for different organisations, different titles, from all around the world.
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Sergio Ramos
Spanish Athlete
In the end, individual titles are achieved with the help of all your team-mates.
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Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
My principles are more important than the money or my title.
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George McGovern
American Politician
The longer the title, the less important the job.
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Frank Crane
American Clergyman
Next, in importance to books are their titles.
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Frank Shamrock
American Mixed Martial Artist
I've won titles all over the world.
Example 1 of 10
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