Definition of version
1a : an account or description from a particular point of view especially as contrasted with another accountb : an adaptation of a literary work the movie version of the novelc : an arrangement of a musical composition
2 : a form or variant of a type or original an experimental version of the airplane
3 : a translation from another language; especially : a translation of the Bible or a part of it
4a : a condition in which an organ and especially the uterus is turned from its normal positionb : manual turning of a fetus in the uterus to aid delivery
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Examples of version in a Sentence
Let me tell you my version of what happened.
We heard two different versions of the story.
A new version of the word processing program should be available soon.
I have an older version of the software.
This new design is better than the first version.
A film version of the novel is being made.
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Recent Examples of version from the Web
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Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D), the District’s nonvoting delegate, and Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) introduced the House version last month.
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At the end of the walk, the DuPage Children's Museum will have portable versions of its educational exhibits and will serve refreshments.
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The Senate is not commenting on the House version of the NDAA at this time.
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There are two versions of the eight-speed automatic, the 845RE and the 8HP70, both using low-viscosity fluid that doesn’t need to be replaced.
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On Thursday, McConnell introduced the latest version of the healthcare bill.
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On Tuesday, Purvis told the Tribune that Rauner hasn't changed his mind about vetoing the bill, but might use his amendatory veto powers to rewrite it in a way that makes it more like a competing Republican version.
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Much of the bill remains similar to the earlier version.
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According to Deadline, the Baby Driver actress has been cast to play the 20-something version of Streep’s character, Donna, in the upcoming musical’s flashback scenes.
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Origin and Etymology of version
Middle French, from Medieval Latin version-, versio act of turning, change, from Latin vertere to turn — more at worth
Other Bible Terms
VERSION Defined for English Language Learners
version
playDefinition of version for English Language Learners
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: a story or description that is different in some way from another person's story or description
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: a form of something (such as a product) that is different in some way from other forms
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: a particular translation of the Bible
VERSION Defined for Kids
version
playDefinition of version for Students
1 : an account or description from a certain point of view The jury heard several different versions of the incident.
2 : a translation especially of the Bible
3 : a form of a type or original Esperanza's grandmother … was a smaller, older, more wrinkled version of Mama. — Pam Muñoz Ryan, Esperanza Rising
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