Head and Running head

Head

Head noun - A word or series of words often in larger letters placed at the beginning of a passage or at the top of a page in order to introduce or categorize.
Usage example: rechecked to make sure that all the heads were in boldface

Running head and head are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Running head" instead a noun "Head".

Running head

Running head noun - A heading printed at the top of every page (or every other page) of a book.
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Synonyms for Running head

Head and running head are semantically related. You can use "Head" instead a noun phrase "Running head".
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