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noun · B1

Version

VURSHUN/ˈvɜːʃn/

A version is a form of something slightly different from others: a new version of the app; her version of events; an English version of the song. Edition is for books and newspapers; translation is specifically another language; account of events is similar to version of events. Version control is IT English. A common phrase is the latest version.

Meaning

A form of something that is slightly different from other forms.

Examples

  • “This is a simpler version of the story.”
  • “Which version of the software are you using?”
  • “His version of the story was quite different.”

Good to know

a new / latest version. her version of events. Books: edition. Another language: translation.

Near in meaning

edition

New