Word
captioning
Phoneticscap·tion·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkæpʃənɪŋ/
UK/kˈæpʃənɪŋ/
Definition
v. to add written words to a video or photo to show what people say or what is happening. You see it in videos made for people who cannot hear the sound.
v. to add captions or subtitles to video content, or titles to images, to transcribe speech or describe content. Typically applied to broadcast media and online video for accessibility.
Examples
“She is captioning the video for her friends.”
“The volunteers are captioning the school play recording so parents with hearing loss can enjoy it.”
“The studio is captioning its entire archive to meet accessibility rules and reach viewers who watch without sound.”
Examples
simple
“She is captioning the video for her friends.”
contextual
“The volunteers are captioning the school play recording so parents with hearing loss can enjoy it.”
complex
“The studio is captioning its entire archive to meet accessibility rules and reach viewers who watch without sound.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “captioning” in context.
Verb
01. captioning appears
“The captioning appears at the bottom of the screen.”
noun + verb
02. captioning helps
“Captioning helps students understand films in a foreign language.”
noun + verb
03. enable captioning
“Please enable captioning so everyone can follow the dialogue.”
verb + noun
04. improve captioning
“The company is working to improve captioning for all its videos.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. automatic captioning
“The video uses automatic captioning, so you can read what people say.”
adj + noun
06. clear captioning
“This film has clear captioning that is easy to read and follow.”
adj + noun
07. closed captioning
“You can turn on closed captioning in the video settings.”
adj + noun
08. live captioning
“The news channel provides live captioning for viewers who cannot hear.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. accuracy of captioning
“The accuracy of captioning is very important for deaf viewers.”
noun + prep + noun
10. lack of captioning
“The lack of captioning makes the lecture hard to follow.”
noun + prep + noun
11. add automatic captioning to video
“The teacher added automatic captioning to the video for homework.”
12. improve the accuracy of captioning
“They are working to improve the accuracy of captioning.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Related words
- 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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