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caption

Dictionary definition · caption

noun

  1. taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument"a mere caption unworthy of a reply"
  2. translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen
  3. brief description accompanying an illustration

verb

  1. provide with a caption, as of a photograph or a drawing

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Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).