caption

/ˈkæp.ʃən/ · noun

Meaning

The descriptive heading or title of a document or part therof
A title or brief explanation attached to an illustration, cartoon, user interface element, etc.
A piece of text appearing on screen as subtitle or other part of a film or broadcast.
The section on an official paper that describes when, where, what was taken, found or executed, and by whom it was authorized.
A seizure or capture, especially of tangible property (chattel).
To add captions to a text or illustration.
To add captions to a film or broadcast.

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