A versionof something is a particular form of it in which some details are different from earlier or later forms.
...an updated version of his book. [+ of]
Ludo is a version of an ancient Indian racing game. [+ of]
The second-hand version is a poor copy of the original.
Synonyms: form, variety, variant, sort More Synonyms of version
2. countable noun [oft poss NOUN]
Someone's versionof an event is their own description of it, especially when it is different to other people's.
Yesterday afternoon the White House put out a new version of events. [+ of]
She and her friends wanted to go public with their version of the incident.
There have been widely differing versions in the newspapers about the prison siege.
Synonyms: account, report, side, description More Synonyms of version
More Synonyms of version
version in British English
(ˈvɜːʃən, -ʒən)
noun
1.
an account of a matter from a certain point of view, as contrasted with others
his version of the accident is different from the police officer's
2.
a translation, esp of the Bible, from one language into another
3.
a variant form of something; type
4.
an adaptation, as of a book or play into a film
5. medicine
manual turning of a fetus to correct an irregular position within the uterus
6. pathology
an abnormal displacement of the uterus characterized by a tilting forwards (anteversion), backwards (retroversion), or to either side (lateroversion)
Derived forms
versional (ˈversional)
adjective
Word origin
C16: from Medieval Latin versiō a turning, from Latin vertere to turn
version in American English
(ˈvɜrʒən; ˈvɜrʃən)
noun
1.
a.
a translation
b. [oftenV-]
a translation of the Bible, in whole or part
the Douay and King James versions
2.
an account showing one point of view; particular description or report given by one person or group
the two versions of the accident
3.
a particular form or variation of something, esp. as modified in a different art form
the film version of the novel
4. Medicine
a.
displacement of the uterus in which it is deflected but not bent upon itself
b.
the operation of turning the fetus during childbirth to make delivery easier
SIMILAR WORDS: transˈlation
Derived forms
versional (ˈversional)
adjective
Word origin
Fr < ML versio, a turning < L versus: see verse
Examples of 'version' in a sentence
version
The dog looked exactly like a life-size, breathing version of the stone statuette.
Garth Nix LIRAEL: DAUGHTER OF THE CLAYR (2001)
Fragments of her garbled, hesitant, appalled version of events in that underground garage in Peshawar nagged at him.
Thomas, Craig THE LAST RAVEN (2001)
A heavier version of his older brother, Ciril did not look surprised at her inclusion.
Jennifer Fallon TREASON KEEP (2001)
Mark's ghostly spider webs had been a version of this same feeling.
Peter Straub LOST BOY LOST GIRL (2001)
In other languages
version
British English: version /ˈvɜːʃən; -ʒən/ NOUN
A version of something is a form of it in which some details are different from earlier or later forms.
...an updated version of his book.
American English: version
Arabic: نُسْخَةٌ مُعَدَّلَة
Brazilian Portuguese: versão
Chinese: 版本
Croatian: verzija
Czech: verze
Danish: version
Dutch: versie
European Spanish: versión
Finnish: versio
French: version
German: Version
Greek: εκδοχή
Italian: versione
Japanese: ･･･版
Korean: ...판 간행물의 판
Norwegian: versjon
Polish: wersja
European Portuguese: versão
Romanian: versiune
Russian: версия
Latin American Spanish: versión
Swedish: version
Thai: ฉบับ
Turkish: versiyon
Ukrainian: версія
Vietnamese: bản
All related terms of 'version'
cover version
A cover version of a song is a version of it recorded by a singer or band who did not originally perform the song.
draft version
a preliminary version
Revised Version
a revision of the Authorized Version of the Bible prepared by two committees of British scholars , the New Testament being published in 1881 and the Old in 1885
Authorized Version
the revised English translation of the Bible published in England in 1611 with the authorization of King James I
cephalic version
an account of a matter from a certain point of view, as contrasted with others
King James Version
→ Authorized Version
Revised Standard Version
a revision by American scholars of the American Standard Version of the Bible . The New Testament was published in 1946 and the entire Bible in 1953
the Authorized Version
an English translation of the Bible published in 1611 under James I
Douay Bible
an English translation of the Bible from the Latin Vulgate text completed by Roman Catholic scholars at Douai in 1610
American Standard Version
a revised version of the Authorized ( King James ) Version of the Bible , published by a committee of American scholars in 1901
the King James Version
an English translation of the Bible published in 1611 under James I
New Revised Standard Version
a thorough revision of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible sponsored by the National Council of Churches in the U.S. and published in 1989
couvert
to place or spread something over so as to protect or conceal
cover
If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it.
Chinese translation of 'version'
version
(ˈvəːʃən)
n(c)
[of book, design]版本 (bǎnběn) (个(個), gè)
[of event, incident]说(說)法 (shuōfǎ) (个(個), gè)
1 (noun)
Definition
a form of something, such as a piece of writing, with some differences from other forms
Ludo is a version of an ancient Indian racing game.
Synonyms
form
He contracted a rare form of cancer.
variety
She grows 12 varieties of old-fashioned roses.
variant
The device is a variant of a conventional phone.
sort
What sort of person is he?
kind
They developed a new kind of film-making.
class
a new class of personal computer
design
The pictures are based on simple geometric designs.
style
six scenes in the style of a classical Greek tragedy
model
To keep the cost down, opt for a basic model.
type
There are various types of the disease.
brand
the British brand of socialism
genre
his love of films and novels in the horror genre
2 (noun)
Definition
an adaptation, for example of a book or play into a film
The English version is far inferior to the original French text.
Synonyms
adaptation
He won two awards for his screen adaptation of the play.
edition
A paperback edition is now available in all good bookshops.
interpretation
the interpretation of the scriptures
form
reading
copy
rendering
translation
his excellent English translation of `Faust'
reproduction
portrayal
3 (noun)
Definition
an account of something from a certain point of view
She went public with her version of events.
Synonyms
account
I gave a detailed account of what had happened that night.
report
a full report of what happened here tonight
side
description
He gave a description of the surgery he was about to perform.
record
Keep a record of all the payments.
reading
There is a reading of this situation which upsets people.
story
a popular love story with a happy ending
view
understanding
It is my understanding that this has been going on for many years.
history
his magnificent history of broadcasting in Canada
statement
statements from witnesses to the event
analysis
take (informal, mainly US)
construction
He put the wrong construction on what he saw.
tale
a collection of poems and folk tales
impression
explanation
his lucid explanation of the mysteries of cricket
interpretation
The Opposition put a different interpretation on the figures.
rendering
narrative
He began his narrative with the day of the murder.
chronicle
this vast chronicle of Napoleonic times
rendition
a rendition of the works of Conrad
narration
The play is an autobiographical journey with song, dialogue and narration.
construal
Additional synonyms
in the sense of brand
Definition
a particular kind or variety
the British brand of socialism
Synonyms
type,
make,
sort,
kind,
class,
quality,
variety,
species,
strain,
grade,
cast
in the sense of chronicle
Definition
a record of events in chronological order
this vast chronicle of Napoleonic times
Synonyms
record,
story,
history,
account,
register,
journal,
diary,
narrative,
annals,
log,
blog
in the sense of class
Definition
one of the groups into which a phylum is divided, containing one or more orders
a new class of personal computer
Synonyms
type,
set,
sort,
kind,
collection,
species,
grade,
category,
stamp,
genre,
classification,
denomination,
genus
Synonyms of 'version'
version
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of construction
Definition
an interpretation
He put the wrong construction on what he saw.
Synonyms
interpretation,
meaning,
reading,
sense,
explanation,
rendering,
take (informal),
inference
in the sense of description
Definition
a statement or account that describes someone or something
He gave a description of the surgery he was about to perform.
Synonyms
account,
report,
explanation,
representation,
sketch,
narrative,
portrayal,
depiction,
narration,
characterization,
delineation
in the sense of design
Definition
the arrangement or features of an artistic or decorative work
The pictures are based on simple geometric designs.
Synonyms
pattern,
form,
figure,
style,
shape,
organization,
arrangement,
construction,
motif,
configuration
in the sense of edition
Definition
a particular version of a book, newspaper, or magazine produced at one time
A paperback edition is now available in all good bookshops.
Synonyms
version,
volume,
issue
in the sense of explanation
Definition
a detailed account or description
his lucid explanation of the mysteries of cricket
Synonyms
description,
report,
definition,
demonstration,
teaching,
resolution,
interpretation,
illustration,
clarification,
exposition,
simplification,
explication,
elucidation
in the sense of genre
Definition
a kind or type of literary, musical, or artistic work
his love of films and novels in the horror genre
Synonyms
type,
group,
school,
form,
order,
sort,
kind,
class,
style,
character (informal),
fashion,
brand,
species,
category,
stamp,
classification,
genus,
subdivision
in the sense of history
Definition
a record or account of past events and developments
his magnificent history of broadcasting in Canada
Synonyms
chronicle,
record,
story,
account,
relation,
narrative,
saga,
recital,
narration,
annals,
recapitulation
in the sense of interpretation
Definition
the act or result of interpreting or explaining
the interpretation of the scriptures
Synonyms
reading,
study,
review,
version,
analysis,
explanation,
examination,
diagnosis,
evaluation,
exposition,
exegesis,
explication,
elucidation
in the sense of interpretation
Definition
the act or result of interpreting or explaining
The Opposition put a different interpretation on the figures.
Synonyms
explanation,
meaning,
reading,
understanding,
sense,
analysis,
construction (formal),
exposition,
explication,
elucidation,
signification
in the sense of kind
Definition
a class or group having characteristics in common
They developed a new kind of film-making.
Synonyms
class,
sort,
type,
variety,
brand,
grade,
category,
genre,
classification,
league
Additional synonyms
in the sense of model
Definition
a design or style of a particular product
To keep the cost down, opt for a basic model.
Synonyms
version,
form,
kind,
design,
style,
type,
variety,
stamp,
mode,
configuration
in the sense of narration
Definition
a narrated account or story
The play is an autobiographical journey with song, dialogue and narration.
Synonyms
account,
explanation,
description,
recital,
voice-over
in the sense of narrative
Definition
an account of events
He began his narrative with the day of the murder.
Synonyms
story,
report,
history,
detail,
account,
statement,
tale,
chronicle,
recital
in the sense of reading
Definition
an interpretation of a situation or something said
There is a reading of this situation which upsets people.
Synonyms
interpretation,
take (informal, US),
understanding,
treatment,
version,
construction (formal),
impression,
grasp,
conception
in the sense of record
Definition
information or data on a subject collected over a long period
Keep a record of all the payments.
Synonyms
document,
file,
register,
log,
report,
minute,
account,
entry,
journal,
diary,
memorial,
archives,
memoir,
chronicle,
memorandum,
annals,
blog (informal)
in the sense of rendition
Definition
a translation
a rendition of the works of Conrad
Synonyms
translation,
reading,
version,
construction (formal),
explanation,
interpretation,
transcription
in the sense of report
Definition
an account of the discussions of a committee or other group of people
a full report of what happened here tonight
Synonyms
account,
record,
detail,
note,
statement,
relation,
version,
communication,
tale,
description,
declaration,
narrative,
summary,
recital
in the sense of sort
Definition
a class, group, or kind sharing certain characteristics or qualities
What sort of person is he?
Synonyms
kind,
type,
class,
make,
group,
family,
order,
race,
style,
quality,
character,
nature,
variety,
brand,
species,
breed,
category,
stamp,
description,
denomination,
genus,
ilk
in the sense of statement
Definition
a declaration of matters of fact
statements from witnesses to the event
Synonyms
account,
report,
testimony,
evidence
in the sense of story
Definition
a piece of fiction, shorter and usually less detailed than a novel
a popular love story with a happy ending
Synonyms
tale,
romance,
narrative,
record,
history,
version,
novel,
legend,
chronicle,
yarn (informal),
recital,
narration,
urban myth,
urban legend,
fictional account
Additional synonyms
in the sense of style
Definition
a form of appearance, design, or production
six scenes in the style of a classical Greek tragedy
Synonyms
type,
sort,
kind,
spirit,
pattern,
variety,
appearance,
tone,
strain,
category,
characteristic,
genre,
tenor
in the sense of tale
Definition
a report, account, or story
a collection of poems and folk tales
Synonyms
story,
narrative,
anecdote,
account,
relation,
novel,
legend,
fiction,
romance,
saga,
short story,
yarn (informal),
fable,
narration,
conte,
spiel (informal),
urban myth,
urban legend
in the sense of translation
Definition
a piece of writing or speech that has been translated into another language
his excellent English translation of `Faust'
Synonyms
interpretation,
version,
rendering,
gloss,
rendition,
decoding,
transcription,
paraphrase,
transliteration
in the sense of type
Definition
the general characteristics distinguishing a particular group
There are various types of the disease.
Synonyms
kind,
sort,
class,
variety,
group,
form,
order,
style,
species,
breed,
strain,
category,
stamp,
kidney,
genre,
classification,
ilk,
subdivision
in the sense of understanding
Definition
personal opinion or interpretation of a subject
It is my understanding that this has been going on for many years.
Synonyms
belief,
view,
opinion,
impression,
interpretation,
feeling,
idea,
conclusion,
notion,
conviction,
judgment,
assumption,
point of view,
perception,
suspicion,
viewpoint,
hunch,
way of thinking,
estimation,
supposition,
sneaking suspicion,
funny feeling
in the sense of variant
Definition
something that differs from a standard or type
The device is a variant of a conventional phone.
Synonyms
variation,
form,
version,
development,
alternative,
adaptation,
revision,
modification,
permutation,
transfiguration,
aberration,
derived form
in the sense of variety
Definition
a particular type of something in the same general category