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The correct spelling is title.

How to pronounce title

/ˈtaɪtl̩/
noun

IPA: /ˈtaɪtl̩/

Say it like: Tit-le

The correct spelling is title. A prefix (honorific) or suffix (post-nominal) added to a person's name to signify either veneration, official position or a professional or academic qualification. See also For example: "a good title to an estate, or an imperfect title"

Usage Examples

a good title to an estate, or an imperfect title

I know the singer's name, but not the title of the song.

Buyers of the new video game console can choose from three bundled titles.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A prefix (honorific) or suffix (post-nominal) added to a person's name to signify either veneration, official position or a professional or academic qualification. See also
  2. 2.Legal right to ownership of a property; a deed or other certificate proving this.
  3. 3.In canon law, that by which a beneficiary holds a benefice.
  4. 4.A church to which a priest was ordained, and where he was to reside.
  5. 5.The name of a book, film, musical piece, painting, or other work of art.

verb

  1. 1.To assign a title to; to entitle.

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