edition

CEFRB1

/ɪˈdɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A particular version of a book, newspaper, or publication.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An instance of the first or second sense.

Examples

  • A revised edition of the encyclopedia was published.

  • Haven't you got a cheaper edition?

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈe.ɖɪ.ʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The whole number of copies of a work printed and published at one time.

  2. A written work edited and published, as by a certain editor or in a certain manner, or at a certain time.

  3. A particular instance of an event.

More examples

In context

  • She wanted a copy of the Clericotes edition, but had to settle for the 1921 edition. She had never liked abridged editions.

  • What he had found was a particularly valuable first edition.

  • The first edition was soon sold.

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Origin

noun

From French édition, from Latin ēditiō, from ēdere (“to publish”).