First Known Use: 1582
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version
noun ver·sion \ˈvər-zhən, -shən\
: a story or description that is different in some way from another person's story or description
: a form of something (such as a product) that is different in some way from other forms
: a particular translation of the Bible
Full Definition of VERSION
1
: a translation from another language; especially : a translation of the Bible or a part of it
2
a : an account or description from a particular point of view especially as contrasted with another account b : an adaptation of a literary work <the movie version of the novel> c : an arrangement of a musical composition
3
: a form or variant of a type or original <an experimental version of the airplane>
4
a : a condition in which an organ and especially the uterus is turned from its normal position b : manual turning of a fetus in the uterus to aid delivery
— ver·sion·al \ˈvərzh-nəl, ˈvərsh-; ˈvər-zhə-nəl, -shə-\ adjective
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Origin of VERSION
Middle French, from Medieval Latin version-, versio act of turning, change, from Latin vertere to turn — more at worth
Related to VERSION
- Synonyms
- interpretation, performance, reading, rendition, account
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Rhymes with VERSION
VERSIONAL Defined for Kids
version
noun ver·sion \ˈvər-zhən\
Definition of VERSION for Kids
1
: an account or description from a certain point of view <The jury heard several different versions of the incident.>
2
: a translation especially of the Bible
3
: a form of a type or original <Esperanza's grandmother … was a smaller, older, more wrinkled version of Mama. — Pam Muñoz Ryan, Esperanza Rising>
Medical Dictionary
version
noun ver·sion \ˈvər-zhən, -shən\
Medical Definition of VERSION
1
: a condition in which an organ and especially the uterus is turned from its normal position
2
: manual turning of a fetus in the uterus to aid delivery
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