version

ver·sion

noun \ˈvər-zhən, -shən\

Definition of VERSION

1

: a translation from another language; especially : a translation of the Bible or a part of it

2

a : an account or description from a particular point of view especially as contrasted with another account

b : an adaptation of a literary work <the movie version of the novel>

c : an arrangement of a musical composition

3

: a form or variant of a type or original <an experimental version of the airplane>

4

a : a condition in which an organ and especially the uterus is turned from its normal position

b : manual turning of a fetus in the uterus to aid delivery

— ver·sion·al \ˈvərzh-nəl, ˈvərsh-; ˈvər-zhə-n^əl, -shə-\ adjective

Examples of VERSION

1. Let me tell you my version of what happened.
2. We heard two different versions of the story.
3. A new version of the word processing program should be available soon.
4. I have an older version of the software.
5. This new design is better than the first version.
6. A film version of the novel is being made.
7. the King James Version of the Bible

Origin of VERSION

Middle French, from Medieval Latin version-, versio act of turning, change, from Latin vertere to turn — more at worth

First Known Use: 1582

Related to VERSION

Synonyms

interpretation, performance, reading, rendition, account

Related Words

adaptation, reworking, variation

Other Bible Terms

antediluvian, apocalyptic, apocrypha, behemoth

Rhymes with VERSION

Persian

ver·sion

noun \ˈvər-zhən, -shən\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of VERSION

1

: a condition in which an organ and especially the uterus is turned from its normal position

2

: manual turning of a fetus in the uterus to aid delivery