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headers

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhɛdɝz// UK //hˈɛdəz// head·ers

n. the text at the very top of a page or document that repeats on every page. In sports like soccer, it also means hitting the ball with your head.

n. textual information or graphics placed in the top margin of a document, typically containing page numbers or titles. In a sporting context, refers to the act of striking a ball with the head.


SIMPLE

Please include the page numbers in the document headers.

CONTEXTUAL

The technical manual uses consistent headers to help readers identify which chapter they are currently browsing.

COMPLEX

Standardized headers in academic papers often include the author's surname and a shortened version of the title to ensure continuity across printed pages.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the plural when referring to document formatting or multiple instances of the sporting action.

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