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edition

[ih-dish-uhn]

noun

  1. one of a series of printings of the same book, newspaper, etc., each issued at a different time and differing from another by alterations, additions, etc. (impression ).

  2. the format in which a literary work is published.

    a one-volume edition of Shakespeare.

  3. the whole number of impressions or copies of a book, newspaper, etc., printed from one set of type at one time.

  4. a version of anything, printed or not, presented to the public.

    the newest edition of a popular musical revue.



edition

/ ɪˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. printing

    1. the entire number of copies of a book, newspaper, or other publication printed at one time from a single setting of type

    2. a single copy from this number

      a first edition

      the evening edition

  2. one of a number of printings of a book or other publication, issued at separate times with alterations, amendments, etc Compare impression

    1. an issue of a work identified by its format

      a leather-bound edition of Shakespeare

    2. an issue of a work identified by its editor or publisher

      the Oxford edition of Shakespeare

  3. a particular instance of a television or radio programme broadcast

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verb

  1. (tr) to produce multiple copies of (an original work of art)

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Other Word Forms

  • preedition noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of edition1

1545–55; (< Middle French ) < Latin ŧ徱پō- (stem of ŧ徱پō ) publication, equivalent to ŧ徱 ( us ) (past participle of ŧ; edit ) + -ō- -ion
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Word History and Origins

Origin of edition1

C16: from Latin ŧ徱پō a bringing forth, publishing, from ŧ to give out; see editor
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Example Sentences

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Bishop Morgan had been commissioned to produce a standard Welsh edition by bringing together previous translations of parts of the Bible.

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They won four and drew one of their five games in the most recent edition of the tournament, scoring 13 goals and conceding just twice.

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In the 14th edition of the annual charity football match between England and a World XI - which mixes celebrities and former footballers - the World XI won 5-4, as £15m was raised for children's charity Unicef.

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Exit festival will hold its 25th anniversary edition in the country between 10 and 13 July, but said it "will be the last to take place" there.

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Additionally, the award for boxed or special edition limited package will be absorbed into recording package, which considers package design, photography and graphic art and materials.

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