Edition: meaning, definitions and examples

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edition

 

[ ษชหˆdษชสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Context #1 | Noun

book

A particular form or version of a published text.

Synonyms

printing, release, version

Examples of usage

  • I bought the latest edition of the novel.
  • The new edition includes updated information and illustrations.
Context #2 | Noun

journalism

All the copies of a newspaper, magazine, etc., printed at one time.

Synonyms

copy, issue, publication

Examples of usage

  • The morning edition of the newspaper sold out quickly.
  • She writes articles for the online edition of the magazine.
Context #3 | Noun

performance

A particular form in which a work of literature or music is published.

Synonyms

arrangement, interpretation, presentation

Examples of usage

  • The orchestral edition of the symphony was well received by the audience.
  • This edition of the play features a new interpretation of the characters.
Context #4 | Noun

software

A particular version of a piece of software.

Synonyms

release, update, version

Examples of usage

  • The latest edition of the software includes bug fixes and new features.
  • Users can upgrade to the premium edition for additional functionalities.

Translations

Translations of the word "edition" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ediรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคธเฅเค•เคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ausgabe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ edisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะดะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wydanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉdition

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ediciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baskฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุจุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vydรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vydanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izdaja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtgรกfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัั‹ะปั‹ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™ลŸr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ediciรณn

Etymology

The word 'edition' originated from the Latin word 'editionem', which means 'a bringing forth, publishing'. It first appeared in English in the late 14th century. Over time, 'edition' has been used to refer to different versions or forms of published materials, including books, newspapers, music, and software. The concept of editions has been essential in the dissemination of information and creative works to the public.

See also: editable, editing, editions, editor, editorial.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,756, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.