version

noun

ˈvər-zhən How to pronounce version (audio)
Definition of versionnext
as in interpretation
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view a very Freudian version of the ballet "The Nutcracker"

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Recent Examples of version In both versions, the helm sits at the center of the main deck, protected by a wraparound windscreen with a reverse rake. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026 Beijing is also actively steering China toward a reactionary version of itself that will worsen its demographic woes rather than help address them. — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026 Hoover points to the way Lowen (portrayed by Johnson) puts on her sunglasses at the end of one version of the film, which changed how audiences read the ending. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 Field service, nursing, inspection and logistics each have their version of this problem. — Julien Vantyghem, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for version
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  1. interpretation
  2. rendition
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  • The exact nature of the relationship between the two men is left open for interpretation, and has been publicly commented on by some involved in the production.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The herd exposes interpretation before the leader becomes the subject of the interpretation.
    — Paula Johnston, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of interpretation
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  • Bayzo's pub is analogous to an English tavern, with creamy cups of clam chowder and a piano likely to launch you into Elton John renditions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • What begins as a folky rendition turns strange with electronic hiss and distorted guitar, even if the bassist is trying to match Dylan’s furor with her instrumentation.
    — David Harris, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of rendition

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“Version.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/version. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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