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 team's research has been accepted for publication in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, with a pre-peer-review version available on the repository site arXiv. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The Indian version of The Traitors sees entertainment mega-star Karan Johar taking on the Alan Cumming presenter role at the center of the action. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 In the premium version of the app, Health Guardian also monitors blood pressure, insulin resistance, and sleeping trends. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026 There are two versions of the CMF Speaker Series available starting today in white, dark gray, orange, and turquoise color options. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for version
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Noun
  • The oversize everyday bag continues to dominate, particularly in supple suede finishes, while mini and micro bags remain relevant through playful interpretations featuring embroidery, charms and decorative details.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • For Smith and others like him, competing interpretations have created a high-stakes legal limbo.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
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  • So patience, but also only to a degree, with this rendition of the Heat arguably more in win-now mode than recent iterations of the roster.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The key piece was a rendition of the Melone minaudière, a historic design first conceived in the ’70s, when it was crafted from solid gold.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

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“Version.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/version. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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