live caption

[ lahyv kap-shuhn ]

noun

, Digital Technology.

1. a real-time transcription or translation of spoken language in live streaming or other live video content, displayed as a text overlay on the lower part of the screen:

   Are there live captions for the football game?

Other Words From

• live-cap·tion verb (used with object)
• live-cap·tioned adjective
• live cap·tion·ing live-cap·tion·ing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of live caption¹

First recorded in 1980–85; live ²( def ) + caption ( def )

Example Sentences

Android’s Accessibility toolbox includes the Live Caption setting that automatically captions videos, podcasts, video calls and other audio media playing on your phone.

From New York Times

The Live Caption system that’s available on any phone running 2019’s Android 10 release or higher will create real-time captioning for any audio playing on your phone — video, a podcast, or even an active call.

From The Verge

Android’s Live Caption system brings real-time captioning to any audio playing on your phone — including voice calls.

From The Verge

Live Caption has a number of settings you can enable, including the ability to type responses.

From The Verge

Google’s push for Live Caption features began around the release of Android 10 and are now available in English on the Pixel 2 and later devices, as well as “select” other Android phones and in additional languages for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

From The Verge