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Captioning: meaning, definitions and examples

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captioning

 

[ ˈkæpʃənɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

media accessibility

Captioning refers to the process of displaying text on a screen that transcribes and translates the spoken dialogue or narrations. It is widely used in video content to make it accessible to those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Additionally, captioning can help viewers understand dialogues in noisy environments or when the spoken language is unfamiliar. Technological advancements have led to the development of automated captioning, although it may not always be as accurate as manual captioning. Captions can also include sound descriptions, enhancing the viewing experience for all audiences.

Synonyms

subtitling, text display, transcribing

Examples of usage

  • The video includes subtitles for better captioning.
  • Captioning helps make films accessible to everyone.
  • Live captioning ensures important events reach a wider audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "captioning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subtitulagem

🇮🇳 कैप्शनिंग

🇩🇪 Untertitelung

🇮🇩 penyuntingan teks

🇺🇦 субтитрування

🇵🇱 napisy

🇯🇵 キャプショニング

🇫🇷 sous-titrage

🇪🇸 subtitulación

🇹🇷 altyazı

🇰🇷 자막 작성

🇸🇦 ترجمة النصوص

🇨🇿 titulkování

🇸🇰 titulkovanie

🇨🇳 字幕

🇸🇮 podnaslavljanje

🇮🇸 skjáskrift

🇰🇿 субтитрлеу

🇬🇪 სუბტიტრები

🇦🇿 alt yazılar

🇲🇽 subtitulación

Etymology

The term 'captioning' has evolved from the word 'caption,' which derives from the Latin word 'captio,' meaning 'taking' or 'seizing.' Captions initially referred to summaries or short descriptions accompanying illustrations or art. The practice of capturing spoken content in text form gained prominence with the introduction of film and television in the early 20th century. With the growing recognition of accessibility in media, especially for the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, captioning became an essential practice. The 1970s saw significant advancements, with regulatory measures in the United States mandating the provision of captions in public broadcasts. Today, captioning is not only a legal requirement but also a common feature in streaming services and online videos, making content more inclusive and widely accessible.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,371 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.