Version (Noun)
Meaning 1
A written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Spanish version of the brochure was sent to Latin American customers to help them understand the product.
- She checked the English and French versions of the website to ensure they had the same content.
- The translator made sure that the Arabic version of the article was a faithful rendering of the original text in English.
- To reach a broader audience, the marketing team decided to produce Chinese and Korean versions of the advertising brochure.
- After verifying that the translations were accurate, the publisher released French and German versions of the best-selling novel.
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Meaning 2
A mental representation of the meaning or significance of something.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Her version of the story was vastly different from his, with a more optimistic tone and a happier ending.
- The artist's version of reality was distorted, as evident in the surreal landscape of her paintings.
- His version of the truth was questionable, and many doubted his account of the events.
- The therapist helped her patient to reframe her negative version of herself and develop a more positive self-image.
- The historian's version of the past was influenced by her own cultural biases and limited by the available sources.
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Meaning 3
Manual turning of a fetus in the uterus (usually to aid delivery).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The midwife had to perform a manual version to rotate the baby's feet-first presentation into a head-first position.
- The doctor explained that a version might be necessary due to the baby's abnormal fetal position.
- Studies have shown that external cephalic version can significantly reduce the risk of breech births.
- After 37 weeks, the obstetrician recommended an external cephalic version to try and turn the breech baby.
- The patient was scheduled for a manual version procedure to correct the transverse lie of the fetus.
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Meaning 4
An interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint; "his version of the fight was different from mine".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician's version of the events leading up to the scandal was disputed by many.
- Her version of the story was more detailed and convincing than his.
- The detective listened to each witness's version of the crime to piece together what really happened.
- The company's official version of the product recall was that it was a precautionary measure.
- The historian's version of the ancient civilization's downfall was based on her interpretation of the archaeological evidence.
Meaning 5
A written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form; "the play is an adaptation of a short novel".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- A modern version of the play features a diverse cast and updated language.
- The original novel is much longer and more complex than the film version.
- The author's rewritten version of the book was published as a special edition.
- This version of the fairy tale includes a new character and a different ending.
- The theater group premiered an abbreviated version of the original long and lengthy performance piece
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Meaning 6
Something a little different from others of the same type; "an experimental version of the night fighter"; "a variant of the same word"; "an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone"; "the boy is a younger edition of his father".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The new smartphone is a sleeker version of its predecessor, with a more powerful processor and improved camera.
- The artist created a unique version of the painting, using bold colors and abstract shapes.
- The restaurant offers a vegetarian version of the popular dish, substituting tofu for meat.
- The company released a beta version of the software, allowing users to test and provide feedback.
- The film is a modern version of the classic novel, with a diverse cast and updated setting.