version
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.a particular form of something that is slightly different from other forms of the same thing.
n.a specific form or variation of an object, concept, or product that differs from others of the same type.
Simple“The company released a cheaper version of the phone for students.”
In context“The architect presented a revised version of the floor plan that incorporated the client's request for more natural light in the atrium.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a specific stage or update of a computer program.
n.a particular revision or iteration of software, firmware, or hardware, typically identified by a number.
Simple“You need to download the latest version of the app to fix the bug.”
In context“The legacy system is incompatible with the current version of the operating system, necessitating a complete hardware overhaul.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a description of an event from one person's point of view.
n.an account or description of an occurrence from a particular perspective, especially when contrasted with other reports.
Simple“The two witnesses gave a different version of what happened during the accident.”
In context“The detective noted several inconsistencies between the suspect's version of events and the footage recovered from the security cameras.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a translation of a book or text into another language.
n.a rendering or translation of a text from one language into another.
Simple“I am reading the English version of a famous Japanese novel.”
In context“Scholars often compare the modern translation with the original authorised version to identify shifts in theological emphasis.”
Synonyms - 05 C2 Proficiency
n.the position or movement of an organ or the eyes.
n.the displacement or synchronous movement of an organ or part, such as the uterus or the eyes.
Simple“The doctor checked the version of the patient's eyes during the exam.”
In context“Clinical assessment of ocular version is essential for diagnosing imbalances in the extraocular muscles.”
Synonyms - 06 C1 Advanced
v.to save and track different stages of a file or document.
v.to manage or track iterations of a document or file within a controlled system.
Simple“We need to version these documents so we don't lose the old work.”
In context“The development team decided to version every configuration file to ensure they could roll back changes if the deployment failed.”
Usage version of a story · versions of themselves · version of himself
Borrowed from Middle French version, from Medieval Latin versiō, from Latin vertō (“I turn”). Used in English since 16th century.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.