B2 adjective Neutral

version

/ˈvɜːrʒən/

A specific form or variation of something that differs from other forms of the same thing. It can also refer to a person's particular account or description of an event from their own perspective.

Examples

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1

I usually prefer the paperback version of a book because it is easier to carry.

I like the softcover type of a book more since it is portable.

2

The witness was asked to provide a detailed version of the incident to the police.

The witness had to give a specific account of the event to the officers.

3

Have you seen the latest version of that mobile game yet?

Have you checked out the most recent update of that phone game?

Word Family

Noun
version
Verb
version (often used in tech)
Adjective
versioned
Related
variation
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Memory Tip

Think of the word 'Variety'—a version is just one variety of a story or a product.

Quick Quiz

The director decided to release an extended _____ of the movie with deleted scenes.

Correct!

The correct answer is: version

Examples

1

I usually prefer the paperback version of a book because it is easier to carry.

everyday

I like the softcover type of a book more since it is portable.

2

The witness was asked to provide a detailed version of the incident to the police.

formal

The witness had to give a specific account of the event to the officers.

3

Have you seen the latest version of that mobile game yet?

informal

Have you checked out the most recent update of that phone game?

4

This study compares the 19th-century version of the text with the modern translation.

academic

The research looks at the 1800s edition of the writing alongside the current one.

5

We are currently testing the beta version of the software to find any bugs.

business

We are trialing the preliminary edition of the computer program to find errors.

Word Family

Noun
version
Verb
version (often used in tech)
Adjective
versioned
Related
variation

Common Collocations

updated version a more recent and improved form
final version the last completed form of a work
beta version a preliminary form of software for testing
simplified version an easier or less complex form
original version the first or initial form of something

Common Phrases

the latest version

the most recent release or edition

his/her version of the truth

someone's specific perspective on what happened

shortened version

an abbreviated or condensed form

Often Confused With

version vs vision

Vision refers to the ability to see or a dream for the future, while version refers to a specific form or account.

version vs versus

Versus (vs.) indicates a competition or opposition between two things, whereas version is a noun for a variation.

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Usage Notes

Use 'version' when there is more than one way something exists (like software or a story). It is often followed by 'of'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 'version' when they mean 'kind' or 'type' in a general sense; remember that 'version' usually implies a modification of a base form.

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Memory Tip

Think of the word 'Variety'—a version is just one variety of a story or a product.

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Word Origin

From the Medieval Latin 'versio', meaning 'a turning', which comes from the Latin 'vertere' (to turn).

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun Plural: versions Often used in the pattern: version + of + [noun]
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Cultural Context

In the technology industry, versioning (assigning numbers like v1.0, v2.0) is a standardized way to track progress and updates.

Quick Quiz

The director decided to release an extended _____ of the movie with deleted scenes.

Correct!

The correct answer is: version

Related Words

subposful

C1

Characterized by having an underlying purpose or a secondary, subtle intention that supports a main goal. It describes actions, statements, or strategies that contain a hidden layer of meaning or a subordinate objective that is not immediately obvious.

abcognacy

C1

The state of being unaware or lacking knowledge about a specific subject, situation, or fact. It describes a condition of non-recognition or a gap in cognitive awareness, often used in technical or specialized academic contexts.

transdynary

C1

A noun denoting a person or entity that bridges, operates across, or transcends multiple dynamic systems, power structures, or cycles of influence. It describes a connector who facilitates transitions and maintains stability while navigating between distinct, often conflicting, organizational or social hierarchies.

recredive

C1

A person who yields, backslides, or returns to a previous undesirable habit or state of mind. In specialized or archaic contexts, it refers to an individual who recants their beliefs or fails to uphold a commitment.

obdomance

C1

Characterized by an unyielding, persistent, and often stubborn refusal to change one's opinion, position, or course of action. It describes a state of being firmly resistant to external influence or logical persuasion.

adpulsward

C1

A technical or archaic term referring to a directional movement, inclination, or pull toward a central pulsating source or point of attraction. It describes the state of being driven forward or inward toward a specific impulse or signal.

underlaudency

C1

To fail to provide sufficient praise, recognition, or acclaim to an achievement or individual that deserves significantly more credit. This verb describes the act of downplaying or neglecting the merit of a noteworthy contribution.

semifidor

C1

Describes an individual or entity that exhibits only partial loyalty or a hesitant, non-committal stance toward a cause or person. It implies a state of being cautiously supportive without offering full commitment or total trust.

oververbery

C1

Describes language, writing, or speech that is excessively wordy or redundant to the point of being tedious. It refers to the habit of using more words than necessary, often obscuring the intended message with unnecessary fluff.

hypertheist

C1

To attribute an absolute or extreme divine status to a person, concept, or entity, often exceeding the boundaries of traditional religious belief. It describes the act of elevating a subject to the level of a supreme, all-encompassing deity.

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