version
//ˈvɜːʒn̩//
Forms
- Plural
- versions
- present (v1)
- version
- past (v2)
- versioned
- past participle (v3)
- versioned
- present participle
- versioning
- 3rd person singular
- versions
Definitions
1.A specific form or variation of something.
- An extreme version of vorticity is a vortex. The vortex is a spinning, cyclonic mass of fluid, which can be observed in the rotation of water going down a drain, as well as in smoke rings, tornados and hurricanes.
2.A translation from one language to another.
- It's only in the King James Version of the Bible.
3.An account or description from a particular point of view, especially as contrasted with another account.
- He gave another version of the affair.
4.A particular revision (of software, firmware, CPU, etc.).
- Upgrade to the latest version for new features and bug fixes.
1.To keep track of (a file, document, etc.) in a versioning system.
Frequency
Overall
Common· #953
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French version, from Medieval Latin versiō, from Latin vertō (“to turn”).
Used in English since 16th century.