title /ˈtaɪ̯.təl/noun 13exclamation 1verb 1forms 3 noun13 •The name of a writing such as a book, which identifies it and usually describes its subject, with a short phrase that often summarizes its topic. •the name of a film, a song, a painting or another work of artI know the singer's name, but not the title of the song. •An appellation given to a person or family to signify either veneration, official position, social rank, the possession of assets or properties, or a professional or academic qualification, such as Mister, Mr, Ms, Doctor, or Dr; for more examples, see :Category:en:Titles.Our bosom interest: go pronounce his present death With his former title greet Macbeth. — 1606 •The recognition given to the winner of a championship in sports. •A published piece of media.The retailer carries thousands of titles.Buyers of the new video game console can choose from three bundled titles. •Legal right to ownership of a property; a deed or other certificate proving this. •[in the plural] A written title, credit, or caption shown with a film, video, or performance.The titles scrolled by too quickly to read. •A section or division of a writing, as of an act of law or a book. •(formal) A long title. •(informal) A short title. •The panel for the name, between the bands of the back of a book.With some City fans already leaving the stadium in tears, Edin Dzeko equalised in the second of five minutes of stoppage time before Sergio Aguero scored the goal that won the title. — 2012 •A church to which a priest was ordained, and where he was to reside. •In canon law, that by which a beneficiary holds a benefice. exclamation1 •(Internet) Used in the body of a post to indicate that the title has already said all that needs to be said. verb1 •To assign a title to; to entitle. formstitled · titling · titles