caption
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2.7
- noun
- /ˈkæpʃən/
:
pie de foto
- In the art gallery, every piece had a small caption describing its significance.
- a photo caption
- pictures with captions
- photographs with captions
I was reading, funny enough, this caption from John Mayer, of all people.
- I was reading, funny enough, this caption from John Mayer, of all people.
- And he wrote some caption like, we know where you live.
- There's a link in today's episode caption to a new site.
- It's just a thought that's in a caption with a photo.
- And so I nailed a couple of captions and, and all that.
- But the the the caption is ridiculous.
- And Lord Kelvin is in the audience and it says in the caption resting his eyes.
- So I would make graphics on Canva, make captions and posts.
- I would speak in Instagram inspirational captions right?
Examples
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Each photograph must be accompanied by a short caption and photo credit information.
Academic text (2015) -
Do not forget to leave room for captions beneath full-page illustrations.
Academic text (2012) -
Each article contains a photo, caption, short article, and critical thinking challenge.
Academic text (2015) -
And then I read your Instagram caption to that photo that you posted, the two of you together.
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"The press release includes a photo of a child at prayer with the caption: Nature or nurture?"
Academic text (2008) -
At times, students drew cartoons with captions to highlight their written Indian play.
Academic text (2008) -
Crucially, the caption accompanying the Shearer layout asked the reader, "Can This Be the Same Girl?"
Academic text (2017) -
Each photograph must include a brief caption that explains the image.
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When she posted the picture online, she added a witty caption to make her friends laugh.
Synonyms
85
9.1
An informal short form for a photo caption or a team captain
43
3.9
A short explanation of the symbols on a map or chart
17
6.6
A short line of text under a photograph that explains who or what is shown
8
4.9
A short note added to a text or diagram to explain it
1
4.0
A label on a picture or diagram that points to and names a part
A short heading at the top of a chapter or page
How Detailed
Surface Forms
Etymology
Caption comes from the old Latin root caput, which means 'head' and is also in English words like capital and captain. A caption is like a small 'head' or title for a picture, giving a short explanation under it.