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subtitling

subtitling

1 3.7
Adding written translations to films or videos so viewers can read what is said
  • noun
  • /ˈsʌbˌtaɪtlɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : subtitulación
  • She learned about the subtitling process during her film studies class last semester.
  • subtitling and translation

Examples

  • The process of subtitling ensures that international films can be enjoyed by a global audience.

  • I can add subtitles or change anything else through the edit command box.

  • So hopefully subtitles will be helpful for people who we talk too fast for.

  • So Gil requested that the subtitles be put up on the screen.

  • The subtitling of foreign films allows viewers to understand the dialogue in their own language.

Synonyms

captioning
vssubtitling
  • Specialized
18 3.7

Words shown on a video or screen that tell what people say and other sounds

is focused on producing translated text specifically for films and videos
subbing
vssubtitling
  • Jargon
8.1

Making and timing subtitles for videos, often done by fans

is a formal professional process for adding translated text to films and videos

How Complete

transcription
  • Archaic
2 4.2
subtitling
  • Specialized
1 3.7
captioning
  • Specialized
18 3.7

Surface Forms

subtitling singular
subtitlings plural

Morphology

subtitling = subtitle (transparent) = sub + title + ing

Formed by the verb 'subtitle' + '-ing' (gerund/nominalization), meaning is directly derived from the base.

Etymology

Subtitling comes from sub- meaning 'under' and title meaning 'a heading or name', like the title of a book. So, subtitling is the work of adding written words under the picture to show what people say or to give a translation.