caption (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkæpʃən/
Definition
A short title or description that explains what a picture, table, or cartoon is about.
Examples
The photograph was accompanied by a detailed caption.
Please write a caption for this image.
The cartoon's caption made the joke even funnier.
How to Use caption
- caption for (prepositional phrase)
- To provide a title or description for a specific item. — "The artist provided a brief caption for each painting in the exhibition."
- caption of (prepositional phrase)
- The title or heading belonging to a specific item (often used in legal contexts). — "The caption of the legal document specified the jurisdiction."
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