Headline vs. Caption
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.
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.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 replyCaptionnoun
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
