noun
- Taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument.
- usage: "a mere caption unworthy of a reply"
- Translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen.
- synonyms: subtitle
- Brief description accompanying an illustration.
- synonyms: legend
verb
- Provide with a caption, as of a photograph or a drawing. .
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