Edition Definition, Examples & Common Usage

Meaning 1：version (edition)

edition 🔊

/ɪˈdɪʃən/

One of the many copies of a book, newspaper, etc. that are produced at the same time.

Two book editions side by side showing first and second edition covers

version 🔊

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/ˈvɜːrʒən/

A particular version or release of a published work, such as a book or newspaper, that is printed at one time.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'editio' (a bringing forth), from 'edere' (to put forth).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'edit' + 'ion' - editing results in a new edition.

📖 Example

My friend collects comic books, and he was thrilled to find a first edition of his favorite series at the flea market. 🔊 My friend, a comic book collector, was overjoyed to discover a first printing of his beloved series at a flea market.

🔗 Collocations

first edition – the earliest published version of a work

limited edition – a special release with a restricted number of copies

special edition – a version that includes extra content or unique features

🔄 Synonyms

issue (n.) – a particular instance of a publication, often referring to a newspaper or magazine

printing (n.) – the total number of copies of a book printed at one time

version (n.) – a particular form or variant of something, especially a text or software

🌱 Derivatives

editor (n.) – a person who prepares written material for publication

editorial (adj.) – relating to the editing or content of a publication

edit (v.) – to prepare written material for publication by correcting, revising, or adapting it

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Latin 'editio', meaning 'a bringing forth', used in publishing to refer to a specific release of a work.