Editions: meaning, definitions and examples

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editions

 

[ ษชหˆdษชสƒ(ษ™)nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

books

Different versions of a book that have been published, showing changes or updates.

Synonyms

releases, versions, versions

Examples of usage

  • The new editions of the textbook include additional exercises for students.
  • She collects rare editions of classic novels.
Context #2 | Noun

publishing

The total number of copies of a book, magazine, or newspaper that are printed at one time.

Synonyms

impression, issue, print run

Examples of usage

  • The first edition of the magazine sold out quickly.
  • The publisher plans to increase the edition size for the next print run.
Context #3 | Noun

software

A particular release or version of a software product.

Synonyms

release, update, version

Examples of usage

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

Translations

Translations of the word "editions" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ediรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคธเฅเค•เคฐเคฃเฅ‹เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ausgaben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ edisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะดะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wydania

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉditions

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ediciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baskฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุตุฏุงุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vydรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vydania

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰ˆๆœฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izdaje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtgรกfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัั‹ะปั‹ะผะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™ลŸrlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ediciones

Etymology

The word 'editions' originated from the Latin word 'editionem', which means a bringing forth or producing. In the context of books, editions refer to different versions of a publication. Over time, the term has expanded to other fields like software and publishing, where it denotes specific releases or copies. The concept of editions has evolved with advancements in technology, allowing for digital editions and updates to be easily distributed.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,719 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.