Headline vs. Caption

Headline vs. Caption — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Headline and Caption

Headlinenoun

(journalism) The heading or title of a magazine or newspaper article.

The headline on today's newspaper reads "John Doe Wins Wood-Splitting Competition."

Captionnoun

(typography) The descriptive heading or title of a document or part therof

Headlinenoun

The line at the top of a page containing the folio or number of the page.

Captionnoun

A title or brief explanation attached to an illustration, cartoon, user interface element, etc.

Headlinenoun

(entertainment) The top-billed attraction.

Captionnoun

(cinematography) A piece of text appearing on screen as subtitle or other part of a film or broadcast.

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Headlinenoun

(nautical) A headrope.

Captionnoun

(legal) The section on an official paper that describes when, where, what was taken, found or executed, and by whom it was authorized.

Headlineverb

To have top billing; to be the main attraction.

Captionnoun

A seizure or capture, especially of tangible property (chattel).

Headlinenoun

the heading or caption of a newspaper article

Captionverb

To add captions to a text or illustration.

Only once the drawing is done will the letterer caption it.
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Headlineverb

publicize widely or highly, as if with a headline

Captionverb

To add captions to a film or broadcast.

Headlineverb

provide (a newspaper page or a story) with a headline

Captionnoun

taking exception; especially an quibble based on a captious argument;

a mere caption unworthy of a reply

Captionnoun

translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen

Captionnoun

brief description accompanying an illustration

Captionverb

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