English · Culture & Society
caption
/ˈkæp.ʃən/
[/ˈkæp.ʃən/]
text that explains a picture
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A caption is a short piece of text under a picture or diagram that explains what it shows. Captions help readers understand figures.
Example
Write a caption under each diagram.
Write a caption under each diagram.
Etymology
From Latin 'captio' meaning a taking.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to explain figures and images in reports.