Subtitling is the process of translating or transcribing text to reflect audio or visual content. It can be used to communicate information to audiences in a variety of contexts, such as films, television shows, and lectures. There are several synonyms that may be used for the word subtitling including captioning, subtitling, closed captioning, and transcription. Captioning refers to adding text to visual content, whereas subtitling is typically used with audio content. Closed captioning is a specific form of captioning that allows viewers to turn on subtitles, and transcription refers to converting spoken words into written text. Overall, these words all refer to the process of translating or transcribing audio or visual content for audiences.