The caption
Example: Caption explains content of image or visual element
Definition
"The caption" is a brief text or explanation accompanying an image, photograph, or visual element in journalism, designed to provide context, clarify the content, or highlight important details related to the visual.
Etymology
"The caption" originates from the Latin word 'captio,' meaning 'a taking or seizing.' In English, it evolved to mean a heading or title, and in journalism, it specifically refers to the explanatory text that 'takes' or captures the essence of an image.
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"The caption" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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