Subtitles
/ˈsʌbˌtaɪtlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Text displayed on a screen representing the spoken dialogue in audiovisual media, often used to aid understanding or provide accessibility.
The subtitles enabled deaf viewers to follow the movie's dialogue.
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In legal contexts, subtitles can implicate copyright issues, especially concerning translation rights and accessibility compliance.
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