Edition Definition
ĭ-dĭshən
editions
noun
editions
The total number of copies of a book or the like printed from the same plates, type, etc. and published at about the same time.
Webster's New World
The size, style, or form in which a book is published.
A pocket edition.
Webster's New World
A single copy of such a printing.
Webster's New World
A version of an earlier publication having substantial changes or additions.
A newly revised edition of a standard reference work.
American Heritage
Any of the versions of a textbook, reference book, etc. that is maintained by periodic revision.
The fourth edition of a handbook.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Edition
Noun
Singular:
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editionsOrigin of Edition
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Middle English edicion version, translation from Latin ēditiō ēditiōn- publication, production from ēditus past participle of ēdere to publish, produce edit
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From French édition, from Latin ēditiō, from ēdere (“to publish”).
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