Version

/ˈvɜːrʒən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A particular form or variant of something.
This is the latest version of the software, which includes new features.
An account of a matter from a particular standpoint.
Each witness provided a different version of the events that took place.
A translation or adaptation of a work.
He read a Spanish version of the novel that was well acclaimed.
A modified form of a product or concept.
The new version of the smartphone boasts improved camera technology.

Etymology

Latin 'versio', meaning 'a turning' or 'a change'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

version control
A system for managing changes to documents, computer programs, and other collections of information.
beta version
A pre-release version of software that is made available for testing.
updated version
A more recent edition or revision of something.

Related Words

variant
A variation or form of something.
edition
A particular form or version of a publication.
translation
The process of translating words or text from one language into another.

Slang Meanings

Mod version
I play the mod version of that game which has extra features.
Remix version
This track is the remix version, and it's way better than the original.