version

version Definition

ver·sion (vʉr′z̸hən, -s̸hən)

noun

1. a translation
2. a translation of the Bible, in whole or part the Douay and King James versions
an account showing one point of view; particular description or report given by one person or group the two versions of the accident
a particular form or variation of something, esp. as modified in a different art form the film version of the novel
Med.
1. displacement of the uterus in which it is deflected but not bent upon itself
2. the operation of turning the fetus during childbirth to make delivery easier

Etymology: Fr < ML versio, a turning < L versus: see verse

version Related Forms

ver′·sional adjective

version Synonyms

One of various accounts
report, account, variant, tale, story.
A translation
paraphrase, redaction, transcription; see translation. See syn. study at translation.

version Usage Examples

Preposition: of

article: A shorter version of this article first appeared in the February 2005 edition of Business XL, the magazine for fast-growing companies.

Converse of object

revise: A revised version of the Code was approved on 5 July 2000.
download: Click on ' Download ' to download the PDF version of the syllabus or click on ' view ' to read it on screen.
update: Ready for School The new updated version of Ready For Schools is now available.
edit: An edited version of this article originally appeared in the Independent on Sunday.
shorten: Registered companies may use this route to register alias names and shortened versions of their official company name.
install: Click here to install the latest version of Flash Player.

Adjective modifier

printable: Printable version To print a list of the components included in an assembly item: From the QuickBooks Lists menu, choose Item List.
late: We ship only the latest version of our software.
electronic: An electronic version of the addictive Japanese puzzle game.
printed: If you require a printed version please contact us by e-mail with your details.
previous: A previous version of this paper was considered at a meeting of the judges of the Chancery Division in 2000.
full: You can read the full version of the policy here.

Modifies a noun

v4.02: To view the gallery within this page you need Netscape v6.0, Opera version v4.02, or Internet Explorer v3.0 or above.

Noun used with modifier

PDF: Click on ' Download ' to download the PDF version of the syllabus or click on ' view ' to read it on screen.
pdf: To view a pdf version of illustrated profiles of the projects, published in February 2003, click here.
demo: We were able to have a play through of an early demo version featuring a single level.
trial: You can try free 10 days trial version of the package.
print: Will I still be able to get the print version?
PC: The budget offering is now headed to Europe, with a brand-new PC version in tow.

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