Topic vs. Title
Difference Between Topic and Title
Topicnoun
The subject of a speech, essay, thesis, or discourse.
Titlenoun
An identifying name given to a book, play, film, musical composition, or other work.
Topicnoun
A subject of discussion or conversation.
Titlenoun
A general or descriptive heading, as of a book chapter.
Topicnoun
A subdivision of a theme, thesis, or outline.
Titlenoun
A written work that is published or about to be published
the titles in the publisher's fall catalog.Topicnoun
(Linguistics) A word or phrase in a sentence, usually providing information from previous discourse or shared knowledge, that the rest of the sentence elaborates or comments on. Also called theme.
Titlenoun
A division of a legal code, generally consisting of multiple related statutes.
Topicadjective
Topical.
Titlenoun
often titles Written material to be read by viewers that is included in a film or television show, typically presenting credits, narration, or dialogue.
Topicnoun
Subject; theme; a category or general area of interest.
A society where a topic cannot be discussed, does not have free speech.Titlenoun
A written piece of translated dialogue superimposed at the bottom of the frame during a film; a subtitle.
Topicnoun
(Internet) Discussion thread.
Titlenoun
A formal appellation attached to the name of a person as a sign of office, rank, profession, or hereditary privilege.
Topicnoun
(obsolete) An argument or reason.
Titlenoun
A descriptive name; an epithet
the dubious title of the worst bowler in the league.Topicnoun
An external local application or remedy, such as a plaster, a blister, etc.
Titlenoun
A right or claim, or the basis of a right or claim
"The weight of a fish is commonly its only title to fame" (Henry David Thoreau).Topicnoun
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion;
he didn't want to discuss that subjectit was a very sensitive topichis letters were always on the theme of loveTitlenoun
A form of ownership free of valid claims by other parties.
Topicnoun
some situation or event that is thought about;
he kept drifting off the topiche had been thinking about the subject for several yearsit is a matter for the policeTitlenoun
The aggregate evidence that gives rise to a legal right of possession or control.
Titlenoun
The instrument, such as a deed, that constitutes this evidence.
Titlenoun
Sports & Games A championship
Which boxer won the heavyweight title?.Titlenoun
A source of income or area of work required of a candidate for ordination in the Church of England.
Titlenoun
A Roman Catholic church in or near Rome having a cardinal for its nominal head.
Titleverb
To give a name or title to.
Titlenoun
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 :Category:Titles
Titlenoun
(legal) Legal right to ownership of a property; a deed or other certificate proving this.
a good title to an estate, or an imperfect titleTitlenoun
In canon law, that by which a beneficiary holds a benefice.
Titlenoun
A church to which a priest was ordained, and where he was to reside.
Titlenoun
The name of a book, film, musical piece, painting, or other work of art.
I know the singer's name, but not the title of the song.Titlenoun
A publication.
The retailer carries thousands of titles.Buyers of the new video game console can choose from three bundled titles.Titlenoun
A section or division of a subject, as of a law or a book.
Titlenoun
A written title, credit, or caption shown with a film, video, or performance.
The titles scrolled by too quickly to read.Titlenoun
(bookbinding) The panel for the name, between the bands of the back of a book.
Titlenoun
The subject of a writing; a short phrase that summarizes the entire topic.
Titlenoun
A division of an act of Congress or Parliament.
Title II of the USA PATRIOT ActTitlenoun
(sports) The recognition given to the winner of a championship in sports.
Titleverb
(transitive) To assign a title to; to entitle.
Titlenoun
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with;
Title 8 provided federal help for schoolsTitlenoun
the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.;
he looked for books with the word `jazz' in the titlehe refused to give titles to his paintingsI can never remember movie titlesTitlenoun
a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work;
the novel had chapter titlesTitlenoun
the status of being a champion;
he held the title for two yearsTitlenoun
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it;
he signed the deedhe kept the title to his car in the glove compartmentTitlenoun
an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. Mr. or General;
the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal titleTitlenoun
an established or recognized right;
a strong legal claim to the propertyhe had no documents confirming his title to his father's estatehe staked his claimTitlenoun
(usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action;
the titles go by faster than I can readTitlenoun
an appellation signifying nobility;
`your majesty' is the appropriate title to use in addressing a kingTitlenoun
an informal right to something;
his claim on her attentionshis title to fameTitleverb
give a title to
Titleverb
designate by an identifying term;
They styled their nation `The Confederate States'
