Edition
/ɪˈdɪʃən/
Definitions
2 meaningsA specific version of a published work, often distinguished by its format, content, or date of publication.
/ɪˈdɪʃən/
A particular version or form of a published text.
This is the second edition of the textbook.
💡 Simply: Imagine a book or newspaper having different versions. Each one is an 'edition'! Like the 'special' or 'updated' editions of a book, they are all versions of it.
👶 For kids: It's like a special copy of a book or magazine. Maybe the pictures are different or it has new stories!
More Examples
The collector was looking for a first edition of the novel.
We received the latest edition of the software update.
How It's Used
"The first edition of the book was published in 1920."
"The morning edition of the newspaper contains local news."
A single issue of a newspaper or other periodical published at a particular time.
/ɪˈdɪʃən/
A single instance of a newspaper or magazine.
The morning edition of the newspaper focuses on local events.
💡 Simply: It's like one copy of the newspaper that comes out. There might be a morning edition and an evening edition that have different stories.
👶 For kids: It's like one copy of a newspaper or a magazine!
More Examples
Did you read today's edition of the magazine?
The evening edition of the paper will have the sports scores.
How It's Used
"The evening edition of the newspaper will cover the breaking news."
Idioms & expressions
limited edition
A special version of a product, often with a restricted number of copies.
"The car was a limited edition model, with only 500 made."
From Middle French *edition*, from Latin *editio* (“a publishing, issuing”), from *edō* (“I put forth, I publish”).
The word 'edition' has been used since the 15th century in English, referring to the publication of a book or other written work.
Memory tip
Think of a 'limited edition' car. It's a specific version, different from the standard model.