caption

Definition

• n. taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument
• n. brief description accompanying an illustration
• v. provide with a caption, as of a photograph or a drawing

Word forms

Past participle

captioned

Past tense

captioned

Present participle

captioning

Third person singular

captions

Example sentences

1. n.

   The caption under the photo explained what was happening in the scene.

2. vt.

   Please caption the images in your presentation so everyone understands them.

3. 計

   The caption on the screen showed the title of the video.