"title case" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From title + case, because it is the casing (letter case pattern) traditionally often used for document titles (as well as headings and other display type) in English orthography. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|title|case}} title + case Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} title case (uncountable)
  1. (publishing, computing) The capitalization of text in which the first letter of each major (important) word is set as a capital. Wikipedia link: English orthography, display typeface, microcomputer revolution, style guide Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing, Publishing Synonyms: headline style, upstyle#Noun
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