1 [count] : the name given to something (such as a book, song, or movie) to identify or describe it
▪ What was the title of that book you were reading last week? ▪ The title of the first chapter is “Getting Started.” — see also subtitle 2 [count] : a published book
▪ The company published 25 new titles last year. ▪ This is one of our best-selling titles. 3 [count] : a word or name that describes a person's job in a company or organization
▪ Her title is Vice President of Marketing. ▪ He has an impressive job title. 4 [count] : a word (such as Sir or Doctor) or an abbreviation (such as Mr. or Dr.) that is used with someone's name to show that person's rank, profession, or marital status 5 [count] : the status or position of being the champion in a sport or other competition
▪ He won the batting title [=championship] last year. ▪ He currently holds the heavyweight title. ▪ The school has won six basketball titles. 6 law a [noncount] : a legal right to the ownership of property
▪ The court ruled that he had title to the land.
b [count] : a document which shows that someone owns property
▪ Did he find the title to his car?
▪ What was the title of that book you were reading last week? ▪ The title of the first chapter is “Getting Started.” — see also subtitle
▪ The company published 25 new titles last year. ▪ This is one of our best-selling titles.
▪ Her title is Vice President of Marketing. ▪ He has an impressive job title.
▪ He won the batting title [=championship] last year. ▪ He currently holds the heavyweight title. ▪ The school has won six basketball titles.
▪ The court ruled that he had title to the land.
b [count] : a document which shows that someone owns property
▪ Did he find the title to his car?
rejoice in the title of — see rejoice





