The heading
Example: The heading summarizes the section content
Definition
"The heading" refers to a title or caption placed at the beginning of a section or page in a text, designed to summarize or highlight the content that follows, helping readers understand the main topic quickly and easily.
Etymology
The term "the heading" derives from the Old English word 'heafod,' meaning 'head.' It evolved to signify the top or leading part of a page or section, much like a 'head' leads a body. Did you know? This metaphorical use of 'head' to mean 'title' reflects how important headings are in organizing information.
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"The heading" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 112 commonly used words.
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