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version

n. · v.
US //ˈvɝʒən// UK //vˈɜːʃən// ver·sion
  1. 1 a specific form or variant (n.)
    B1 Intermediate

    a particular form of something that is slightly different from other forms of the same thing.

    a specific form or variation of an object, concept, or product that differs from others of the same type.

    Example

    The company released a cheaper version of the phone for students.

    Example

    The architect presented a revised version of the floor plan that incorporated the client's request for more natural light in the atrium.
  2. 2 software revision (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Technical Computing

    a specific stage or update of a computer program.

    a particular revision or iteration of software, firmware, or hardware, typically identified by a number.

    Example

    You need to download the latest version of the app to fix the bug.

    Example

    The legacy system is incompatible with the current version of the operating system, necessitating a complete hardware overhaul.
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  1. 3 a personal account (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    a description of an event from one person's point of view.

    an account or description of an occurrence from a particular perspective, especially when contrasted with other reports.

    Example

    The two witnesses gave a different version of what happened during the accident.

    Example

    The detective noted several inconsistencies between the suspect's version of events and the footage recovered from the security cameras.
  2. 4 a translation (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    a translation of a book or text into another language.

    a rendering or translation of a text from one language into another.

    Example

    I am reading the English version of a famous Japanese novel.

    Example

    Scholars often compare the modern translation with the original authorised version to identify shifts in theological emphasis.
  3. 5 medical orientation (n.)
    C2 Proficiency Technical Medicine

    the position or movement of an organ or the eyes.

    the displacement or synchronous movement of an organ or part, such as the uterus or the eyes.

    Example

    The doctor checked the version of the patient's eyes during the exam.

    Example

    Clinical assessment of ocular version is essential for diagnosing imbalances in the extraocular muscles.
  4. 6 to track changes (v.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Computing

    to save and track different stages of a file or document.

    to manage or track iterations of a document or file within a controlled system.

    Example

    We need to version these documents so we don't lose the old work.

    Example

    The development team decided to version every configuration file to ensure they could roll back changes if the deployment failed.
Origin

Borrowed from Middle French version, from Medieval Latin versiō, from Latin vertō (“I turn”). Used in English since 16th century.

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