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   title

   /ˈtʌɪtl/

   noun

   • 1. the name of a book, composition, or other artistic work: "the author and title of the book" Similar namesubtitlesubject
   • ▪ a caption or credit in a film or broadcast: "Rumbelows will get exclusive sponsorship with opening and closing titles" Similar captionlegendinscriptionlabelheadingsubheadingheadmottoslogandevicewordingrubriccredit
   • ▪ a book, magazine, or newspaper considered as a publication: "the company publishes 400 titles a year" Similar publicationworkofferingbooknewspaperpapermagazineperiodicalorgan
   • 2. a name that describes someone's position or job: "Leese assumed the title of director general"
   • ▪ a word such as Lord or Dame that is used before someone's name, or a form that is used instead of someone's name, to indicate high social or official rank: "he will inherit the title of Duke of Marlborough" Similar designationnamedenominationlabelrankstatusofficepositionform of addressepithetstyleinformal:monikerhandleformal:appellation
   • ▪ a word such as Mrs or Dr that is used before someone's name to indicate their profession or marital status: "the title Professor is reserved for one or two members of a department"
   • ▪ a descriptive or distinctive name that is earned or chosen: "the restaurant deserved the title of Best Restaurant of the Year"
   • 3. the position of being the champion of a major sports competition: "Davis won the world title for the first time in 1981" Similar championshipfirst placecrownbeltmedalprizetrophycupshieldplatelaurelsbayspalmhonouraccolade
   • 4. a right or claim to the ownership of property or to a rank or throne: "a grocery family had title to the property" Similar ownership ofproprietorship offreehold ofentitlement toright toproprietary rights toclaim topossession ofholding ofhold oftenure ofcontrol ofkeeping ofcharge ofcustody ofguardianship of
   • 5. (in church use) a fixed sphere of work and source of income as a condition for ordination.
   • ▪ a parish church in Rome under a cardinal.

   verb

   • 1. give a name to (a book, composition, or other work): "a report titled"

   Word Origin Old Englishtitul, reinforced by Old French title, both from Latin titulus ‘inscription, title’. The word originally denoted a placard or inscription placed on an object, giving information about it, hence a descriptive heading in a book or other composition.

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2. libguides.usc.edu › writingguide › titleChoosing a Title - Organizing Your Social Sciences Research Paper...

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   3 days ago · Definition. The title summarizes the main idea or ideas of your study. A good title contains the fewest possible words needed to adequately describe the content and/or purpose of your research paper. Importance of Choosing a Good Title. The title is the part of a paper that is read the most, and it is usually read first.

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3. sg.indeed.com › career-advice › career-development340 Job Title Examples (Plus How To Write a Job Title)

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   Jun 19, 2024 · A job title is a short phrase that describes the position an employee has within an organisation. While they may vary for each industry and organisation, job titles typically reflect the responsibilities an individual has and their ranking within an organisation.

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   Jun 20, 2024 · Title insurance protects lenders and homebuyers from financial loss due to defects in a property title, such as outstanding lawsuits and liens.

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   Jun 23, 2024 · Title refers to a document that lists the legal owner of a piece of property. Titles can be issued to depict ownership of both personal and real property. The different...

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   Jun 27, 2024 · The title defines the role and responsibilities of an employee. For example, a job title can include job levels such as manager, chief, executive, director, or supervisor.

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   6 days ago · A quiet title action, also known as an action of quiet title, is a civil court action—or lawsuit—that is filed with the intended purpose to establish or settle the title to a property.

8. www.britannica.com › topic › earl-titleEarl | British Nobility, Titles & Ranks | Britannica

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   Jun 29, 2024 · Earl, title and rank of British nobility and peerage corresponding to the French comte or German Graf (count). The title, while it confers no official power or authority, is inalienable, indivisible, and descends in regular succession to all the heirs under the limitation in the grant until, on.