Definition of versionnext
as in interpretation
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view a very Freudian version of the ballet "The Nutcracker"

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Recent Examples of version The 32-year-old Hilliard has helped power the KT Wiz to the Korean Series, the Korean Baseball Organization’s version of the World Series. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026 On shelves at the beloved bargain grocery store this November come all kinds of festive desserts, gift ideas, party appetizer shortcuts, cheery tableware, advent calendars (including the coveted cheese version), and decor galore. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026 The simplified version has been to point to futuristic flying cars seen in science fiction. — Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026 In an early version, Zvyagintsev imagined a final scene in which Nikolay, the Russian Heemeyer, bursts out of his garage riding a bulldozer and uses it to topple an excavator. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for version
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Noun
  • Concurrent with these updates, ZDHC published a PFAS position paper and practical interpretations, which reinforces the organization’s position against the intentional use of the substances in the textile, apparel, leather and footwear supply chain.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Given some of the uncertainty that can result as social media discussions make spot interpretations of data, producers expect to use new graphics and standards to make races easier to understand.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
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  • Among them were images of the designer enjoying all the city had to offer, including a rousing rendition of karaoke that earned him a standing ovation.
    — Zachary Weiss, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Whitney Houston’s Super Bowl rendition of the national anthem played as everyone paused for the moment.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026

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“Version.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/version. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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