Individual release: meaning, definitions and examples

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individual release

 

[ ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒʊəl rɪˈliːs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

A process by which an individual is released from a group or organization, often with specific conditions or requirements.

Synonyms

discharge, liberation, separation.

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Word Description / Examples
individual release

Not a common phrase. Exact context would depend on the situation and could mean a specific person is released from a situation or obligation.

  • She received an individual release form to leave work early
discharge

Commonly used in medical or military contexts, indicating someone is officially allowed to leave. May also refer to the release of a substance or an obligation.

  • The patient was discharged from the hospital after a week
  • He received an honorable discharge from the army
separation

Typically used to describe the act of parting or dividing, often in relationships, objects, or legal contexts.

  • The separation of the couple was difficult for their children
  • The flywheel causes the separation of solids from liquids
liberation

Often used in political or social contexts, indicating freedom from oppression, imprisonment, or a difficult situation.

  • The liberation of the hostages was a relief for everyone involved
  • The country celebrated its liberation from colonial rule

Examples of usage

  • The individual release of the defendant was granted by the court.
  • After signing the individual release form, she was free to leave the company.
  • The individual release allowed him to pursue other opportunities outside of the organization.
Context #2 | Noun

entertainment

A single song or track released by a musical artist, often as part of an album or EP.

Synonyms

single, song, track.

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individual release

Used when specifically referring to a musical work released independently or as part of a special issue, often emphasizing its unique or limited nature.

  • The artist's new individual release has garnered significant attention.
  • Fans are eagerly anticipating the individual release of her latest single.
single

Commonly used in the music industry to describe a standalone song that is released separately from an album, often for promotional purposes.

  • Their latest single is climbing the charts rapidly.
  • She dropped a new single before the album release.
track

Typically used to refer to an individual piece of music, often as part of an album; can also be used interchangeably with 'song' in casual speech.

  • The first track on the album is my favorite.
  • They released the track as a teaser for their upcoming album.
song

A general term for a musical composition with lyrics, applicable in most contexts.

  • That song always puts me in a good mood.
  • He wrote a beautiful song for his sister's wedding.

Examples of usage

  • The artist's latest individual release quickly climbed the music charts.
  • She is known for her powerful vocals in her individual releases.
  • The band announced their new individual release to the excitement of their fans.

Translations

Translations of the word "individual release" in other languages:

🇵🇹 liberação individual

🇮🇳 व्यक्तिगत रिलीज़

🇩🇪 individuelle Freigabe

🇮🇩 rilis individu

🇺🇦 індивідуальний випуск

🇵🇱 indywidualne wydanie

🇯🇵 個別リリース (kobetsu rirīsu)

🇫🇷 libération individuelle

🇪🇸 lanzamiento individual

🇹🇷 bireysel serbest bırakma

🇰🇷 개별 출시 (gaebyeol chulsi)

🇸🇦 إطلاق فردي

🇨🇿 individuální vydání

🇸🇰 individuálne vydanie

🇨🇳 个人发布 (gèrén fābù)

🇸🇮 posamezna izdaja

🇮🇸 einstaklingsútgáfa

🇰🇿 жеке шығарылым

🇬🇪 ინდივიდუალური გამოშვება

🇦🇿 fərdi buraxılış

🇲🇽 lanzamiento individual

Etymology

The term 'individual release' has its origins in the legal and entertainment fields. In the legal context, it refers to the process of releasing an individual from a group or organization, often with specific conditions. This could be in the form of a legal document or court order. In the entertainment industry, an individual release typically refers to a single song or track released by a musical artist. This term has evolved over time to encompass various meanings in different contexts.