noun
edition
ih-DIHSHN
noun
1
A particular version of a published work, issued at a specific time or in a specific format.
"This is a first edition of the novel, worth far more than a reprint."
"The newspaper's Sunday edition is twice the usual length."
2
A single occurrence of a recurring event, show, or publication.
"This edition of the festival attracted a record number of visitors."
How to Use Edition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA specific version of a book, newspaper, or event.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
a first edition
a limited edition
the latest edition
Word Forms
editions plural
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Etymology
From Latin editio, from edere ("to give out, publish").