Origin: Latin suffix -sion
Version has 8 different meanings across 1 category:
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
"his version of the fight was different from mine"
a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form
"the play is an adaptation of a short novel"
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
"The translation team worked late to finalize the Spanish version of the contract so it matched the English original exactly."
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
"After months of debate, she finally shared her version of what the scandal really meant to everyone involved."
manual turning of a fetus in the uterus (usually to aid delivery)
"The obstetrician performed an external version to turn the baby's head so it could be delivered vaginally."
A specific form or variation of something.
"We need to download the latest version of the app before we can unlock the new features."
In plain English: A version is a specific form or edition of something that has been changed from an earlier one.
"This is an older version of the software that many people still use."
To keep track of (a file, document, etc.) in a versioning system.
"After merging the latest edits into the repository, she immediately checked out an older version to compare the changes."
In plain English: To version something means to change it into a different form or style.
"The software company plans to version its latest updates monthly to keep users informed."
Usage: Use this verb to describe the action of recording or saving different iterations of a digital file within a control system. It is specifically used when software automatically manages changes rather than manually copying documents.
The word entered English in the 16th century via Middle French and Medieval Latin. It ultimately comes from the Latin verb vertō, meaning "to turn."