version

noun

ˈvər-zhən How to pronounce version (audio)
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 Today’s versions borrow that same contrast rather than recreating one exact makeup look from one exact year. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026 The final version excludes resale marketplaces from the definition of a speculative ticket seller. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 In 2025, a remastered version of Burning Bridges was released. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 Growth sometimes looks inconsistent from the outside because other people are working from an older version of you. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for version
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  1. interpretation
  2. rendition
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  • Today, Olde Naples Hotel rises beside its historic predecessor as a new-build interpretation rather than a reconstruction.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This perception of threat, intertwined with a harsh interpretation of religious morality, dominated 17th-century life, with the optimistic, protective and compassionate aspects of Christianity often overpowered by fear and a desire to judge.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of interpretation
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  • Pony hair printed with different animal patterns has become a recurring motif across the sneaker landscape from 2025 through to now, most prominently appearing at Nike via the Air Force 1 Low with renditions including leopard and cow prints.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Appearing with a live band, Abrams offered an impassioned rendition of the track, which comes off her recent album, Daughter From Hell.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of rendition

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“Version.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/version. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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