title

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a word used before a person's name to show their job or social rank, like 'Dr.' or 'Captain'.

n. an appellation attached to a person's name to signify official position, professional qualification, or social standing.

日本語:肩書※

“Please include your professional title on the application form.”

“Despite his significant contributions to the field, he rarely used his academic title in casual social settings.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. the position of being the winner in a sports competition.

n. the status or recognition accorded to the winner of a championship or tournament.

日本語:タイトル※

“The team won the world title for the third year in a row.”

“After a grueling season, the underdog team finally secured the league title in a dramatic final match.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Law Formal

n. the legal right to own a piece of property, like a house or a car.

n. the legal right to possession of property, or the document constituting evidence of such a right.

“You will receive the title to the car once the final payment is made.”

“The lawyer spent weeks investigating the property's history to ensure the title was clear of any previous claims.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun

n. words shown on a screen during a movie or TV show, such as the credits.

n. textual matter appearing on screen in a film or television broadcast, typically used in the plural.

“The opening titles were beautifully designed and set the mood for the film.”

“The documentary used descriptive titles to introduce each expert witness as they appeared on screen.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to give a name to a book, song, or other work.

v. to provide a work with a name or heading. Transitive — requires a direct object.

“She decided to title her first book after the town where she grew up.”

“The artist chose to title the sculpture 'Silence' to reflect the stillness of the gallery space.”