noun
version
VURZHN
noun
1
One particular form of something that exists in multiple variants.
"The director released an extended version of the film for the anniversary."
"This is the budget version of the same laptop."
2
A numbered release of a piece of software, distinguishing it from earlier or later releases.
"We upgraded to the latest version of the app last week."
3
A particular account of an event, especially one that differs from someone else's account.
"Both witnesses gave a different version of what happened."
How to Use Version
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA particular form, account, or release of something, as opposed to other variants of it.
Common mistake
Not the same as a "variation" in casual use, though the two overlap — "version" usually implies one of several distinct, nameable forms.
Common pairings
an updated version
his version of events
software version
Word Forms
versioned past tense, versions plural, versions singular
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Etymology
From Latin vertere, "to turn", by way of Medieval Latin versio — the idea of "turning" a text from one language into another, or "turning" facts into an account.