Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caption
noun
/ˈkæp.ʃən/
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Definition
A brief description or explanation accompanying an illustration, photograph, or video.
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Examples
- The caption under the photo explained who was in the image.
- He wrote a witty caption for his social media post.
- Captions can help viewers understand the content of videos better.
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Meaning
A caption provides context or details about what is being shown in a visual format.
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Synonyms
- label
- title
- subtitle
- description