Definitions for version
ˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃənver·sion

Princeton's WordNet(4.12 / 8 votes)Rate this definition:

1. versionnoun

   an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

   "his version of the fight was different from mine"

2. version, variant, variation, editionnoun

   something a little different from others of the same type

   "an experimental version of the night fighter"; "a variant of the same word"; "an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone"; "the boy is a younger edition of his father"

3. adaptation, versionnoun

   a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form

   "the play is an adaptation of a short novel"

4. translation, interlingual rendition, rendering, versionnoun

   a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

5. interpretation, reading, versionnoun

   a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

6. versionnoun

   manual turning of a fetus in the uterus (usually to aid delivery)

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. versionnoun

   A specific form or variation of something.

   Etymology: From version, from versio, from verto. Used in English since 16th century.

2. versionnoun

   A translation from one language to another.

   It's in the King James Version only.

   Etymology: From version, from versio, from verto. Used in English since 16th century.

3. versionnoun

   An account or description from a particular point of view, especially as contrasted with another account

   He gave another version of the affair.

   Etymology: From version, from versio, from verto. Used in English since 16th century.

4. versionnoun

   A particular revision (of software, firmware, CPU, etc.).

   Etymology: From version, from versio, from verto. Used in English since 16th century.

5. versionnoun

   A condition of the uterus in which its axis is deflected from its normal position without being bent upon itself. See anteversion and retroversion.

   Etymology: From version, from versio, from verto. Used in English since 16th century.

6. versionnoun

   An eye movement involving both eyes moving synchronously and symmetrically in the same direction.

   Etymology: From version, from versio, from verto. Used in English since 16th century.

Webster Dictionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Versionnoun

   a change of form, direction, or the like; transformation; conversion; turning

   Etymology: [F., from L. vertere, versum, to turn, to change, to translate. See Verse.]

2. Versionnoun

   a condition of the uterus in which its axis is deflected from its normal position without being bent upon itself. See Anteversion, and Retroversion

   Etymology: [F., from L. vertere, versum, to turn, to change, to translate. See Verse.]

3. Versionnoun

   the act of translating, or rendering, from one language into another language

   Etymology: [F., from L. vertere, versum, to turn, to change, to translate. See Verse.]

4. Versionnoun

   a translation; that which is rendered from another language; as, the Common, or Authorized, Version of the Scriptures (see under Authorized); the Septuagint Version of the Old Testament

   Etymology: [F., from L. vertere, versum, to turn, to change, to translate. See Verse.]

5. Versionnoun

   an account or description from a particular point of view, especially as contrasted with another account; as, he gave another version of the affair

   Etymology: [F., from L. vertere, versum, to turn, to change, to translate. See Verse.]

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. version

   To give a systematic or sequenced number to a form of software or document in a document management system or quality management system.

   The version of the document is managed within the quality management system easily and efficiently.

   Submitted by MaryC on July 4, 2020  

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Matched Categories

1. • Interpretation
   • Representation
   • Turn
   • Type
   • Writing
   • Written Record

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'version' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1236

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'version' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2411

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'version' in Nouns Frequency: #421

Anagrams for version »

1. enviros

How to pronounce version?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of version in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of version in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of version in a Sentence

1. George Papadopoulos:

   It's about time that the origins are investigated, i am certain that my version of events will end up being the correct ones for the history books. I have full faith in the new team assembled and look forward to assisting them if required.

2. Jeff Annison:

   These portals will be similar to Kickstarter -- companies will post videos and information about their offerings, and if you like what you see, you can invest, the difference is that while Kickstarter is strictly rewards based (i.e. your money is essentially a donation in exchange for a reward or a pre-sale version of the product), the companies on these new platforms will be selling equity or debt financing. If these companies are successful, you stand to make money.

3. Mariah Carey:

   This is a special event for me, and again, I have to hope that the fans will enjoy this cause I’m gonna be performing, which was kind of inspired by my album #1's, and this is now the updated version with 18 of them.

4. Sean Carroll:

   If someone can find a simpler version of the history of the universe than the existing one, then thats a step forward. It doesnt mean its right, but it means its worth looking at.

5. Mayo Clinic:

   Following a thorough and careful review of the care in question, we have determined that the version of events provided by certain patient family members to CNN are not supported by the facts nor do they track with the direct observations of numerous other providers on the patient’s care team.

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