ETYM Old Fren. title, French titre, Latin titulus an inscription, label, title, sign, token. Related to Tilde, Titrate, Titular.
1. An identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. Mr. or General.
2. The name of a work of art or literary composition etc.
3. A general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work.
4. A heading that names a statute or legislative bill; gives a brief summary of the matters it deals with; SYN. statute title.
5. An appellation signifying nobility.
6. An established or recognized right; SYN. claim.
7. (Usually plural) Written material introduced into a movie or tv show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action.