Topic vs. Title — What's the Difference?

An issue or matter that forms the subject of a problem.

A distinctive name that identifies something.

The main focus or center of discussion.

A title is one or more words used before or after a person's name, in certain contexts. It may signify either generation, an official position, or a professional or academic qualification.

A subject matter discussed in text or conversation.

The name of a book, composition, or other artistic work

A matter that’s explored or examined in research or study.

A name that describes someone's position or job

The subject or theme of a discourse or artistic work.

The position of being the champion of a major sports competition

The subject of a speech, essay, thesis, or discourse.

A right or claim to the ownership of property or to a rank or throne

A subject of discussion or conversation.

(in church use) a fixed sphere of work and source of income as a condition for ordination.

A subdivision of a theme, thesis, or outline.

Give a name to (a book, composition, or other work)

(Linguistics) A word or phrase in a sentence, usually providing information from previous discourse or shared knowledge, that the rest of the sentence elaborates or comments on. Also called theme.

An identifying name given to a book, play, film, musical composition, or other work.

Topical

A general or descriptive heading, as of a book chapter.

Subject; theme; a category or general area of interest.

A written work that is published or about to be published

(Internet) Discussion thread.

A division of a legal code, generally consisting of multiple related statutes.

(music) A musical sign intended to suggest a particular style or genre.

Often titles Written material to be read by viewers that is included in a film or television show, typically presenting credits, narration, or dialogue.

(obsolete) An argument or reason.

A written piece of translated dialogue superimposed at the bottom of the frame during a film; a subtitle.

An external local application or remedy, such as a plaster, a blister, etc.

A formal appellation attached to the name of a person as a sign of office, rank, profession, or hereditary privilege.

One of the various general forms of argument employed in probable as distinguished from demonstrative reasoning, - denominated by Aristotle to`poi (literally, places), as being the places or sources from which arguments may be derived, or to which they may be referred; also, a prepared form of argument, applicable to a great variety of cases, with a supply of which the ancient rhetoricians and orators provided themselves; a commonplace of argument or oratory.

A descriptive name; an epithet

An argument or reason.

A right or claim, or the basis of a right or claim

The subject of any distinct portion of a discourse, or argument, or literary composition; also, the general or main subject of the whole; a matter treated of; a subject, as of conversation or of thought; a matter; a point; a head.

A form of ownership free of valid claims by other parties.

An external local application or remedy, as a plaster, a blister, etc.

The aggregate evidence that gives rise to a legal right of possession or control.

Topical.

The instrument, such as a deed, that constitutes this evidence.

The subject matter of a conversation or discussion;

Sports & Games A championship

Some situation or event that is thought about;

A source of income or area of work required of a candidate for ordination in the Church of England.

A Roman Catholic church in or near Rome having a cardinal for its nominal head.

To give a name or title to.

An appellation given to a person or family to signify either veneration, official position, social rank, the possession of assets or properties, or a professional or academic qualification. See also :Category:Titles

(property law) Legal right to ownership of a property; a deed or other certificate proving this.

In canon law, that by which a beneficiary holds a benefice.

A church to which a priest was ordained, and where he was to reside.

The name of a book, film, musical piece, painting, or other work of art.

A publication.

A section or division of a subject, as of a law or a book.

A written title, credit, or caption shown with a film, video, or performance.

(bookbinding) The panel for the name, between the bands of the back of a book.

The subject of a writing; a short phrase that summarizes the entire topic.

A division of an act of law

(sports) The recognition given to the winner of a championship in sports.

A long title.

A short title.

(transitive) To assign a title to; to entitle.

An inscription put over or upon anything as a name by which it is known.

The inscription in the beginning of a book, usually containing the subject of the work, the author's and publisher's names, the date, etc.

The panel for the name, between the bands of the back of a book.

A section or division of a subject, as of a law, a book, specif. (Roman & Canon Laws), a chapter or division of a law book.

An appellation of dignity, distinction, or preëminence (hereditary or acquired), given to persons, as duke marquis, honorable, esquire, etc.

A name; an appellation; a designation.

That which constitutes a just cause of exclusive possession; that which is the foundation of ownership of property, real or personal; a right; as, a good title to an estate, or an imperfect title.

A church to which a priest was ordained, and where he was to reside.

To call by a title; to name; to entitle.

A heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with;

The name of a work of art or literary composition etc.;

A general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work;

The status of being a champion;

A legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it;

An identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. Mr. or General;

An established or recognized right;

(usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action;

An appellation signifying nobility;

An informal right to something;

Give a title to

Designate by an identifying term;

The name of a book, composition, or other artistic work.

A formal address or designation.

A right or claim to the ownership of property or to a rank or throne.

A written heading that indicates the subject matter.

Yes, every title represents a specific topic or subject matter being explored or discussed.

Topic refers to the subject matter under discussion or study.

Yes, topics can be discussed or explored without necessarily being associated with a specific title.

Yes, titles can change during the development process until one is finalized.

No, topics can range from widely recognized to very niche or specialized subjects.

Title is the specific name given to works of art, books, or projects.

Not necessarily; a topic is broad, while a title is a specific identifier.

A title can pique interest, provide insight into the book’s content, and make it memorable.

Yes, one topic can be explored through various works, each having a different title.

A title is crucial as it gives identity and aids in referencing the specific work.

Not always, topics can be implicit or inferred from discussions.

Often yes, titles are designed to reflect the primary topic or theme of the work.

A title can set expectations, generate intrigue, and influence the initial perception.

Yes, a topic can have numerous sub-topics under it, exploring various aspects.

Titles often provide insight or guide the viewer/reader into the topic being explored or discussed.