Words / A2

TYTL/ˈtaɪtl/

A title is the name of a book, film, or job: the film title, job title, title page. Name is wider. Headline is for news. Turtle is an animal. Do not write title when you mean total, or turtle.

Meaning

The name of a book, film, or song; also a job name such as manager.

Examples

• “Write the title of the article at the top of the page.”
• “Check the title of the book before you order it online.”
• “Her job title is assistant manager, not receptionist.”

Good to know

film title / job title. Wider: name. Mix-up: total, turtle.

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