Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of edition
"The museum recently acquired rare first editions of all three novels by that famous author."
In plain English: Editions are different versions of the same book, movie, or game that have been released at different times with slight changes.
"The book has several different editions available in the store."
Usage: Use editions to refer to multiple distinct versions or printings of a book, newspaper, or software that differ in date, content, or format. Do not use it interchangeably with copies, which simply means individual physical or digital instances of the same version.
Derived from the Latin editio, this plural noun stems from edere meaning "to bring forth" or "publish." It originally referred to the act of publishing and now denotes distinct versions of a work.