Word
captioned
Phoneticscap·tioned, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkæpʃənd/
UK/kˈæpʃənd/
Media
Definition
v. having words written or printed on a picture to explain it. You use this to describe photos that have text at the bottom.
v. provided with a caption or explanatory text. Often used to describe digital media or printed images that include a brief description.
Examples
“The photo is captioned with the date and location.”
“The social media post featured several captioned images showing the progress of the construction project over the last year.”
“While the original manuscript was largely illegible, the captioned illustrations provided enough detail for the researchers to reconstruct the artist's intended narrative.”
Examples
simple
“The photo is captioned with the date and location.”
contextual
“The social media post featured several captioned images showing the progress of the construction project over the last year.”
complex
“While the original manuscript was largely illegible, the captioned illustrations provided enough detail for the researchers to reconstruct the artist's intended narrative.”
Real-World Examples
“A carousel of moving photos of the pair through the years was captioned: “Your biggest fear was leaving me behind.” “One captioned "Japan made it out the group chat" has 1.1 million views.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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