version
[ vur-zhuhn, -shuhn ]
/ ˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən /
noun
a particular account of some matter, as from one person or source, contrasted with some other account: two different versions of the accident.
a particular form or variant of something: a modern version of an antique.
a translation.
(often initial capital letter) a translation of the Bible or a part of it.
Medicine/Medical. the act of turning a child in the uterus so as to bring it into a more favorable position for delivery.
Pathology. an abnormal direction of the axis of the uterus or other organ.
Words nearby version
versicular, versiera, versification, versify, versine, version, versioning, verso, verst, versus, vert
Origin of version
SYNONYMS FOR version
3 See translation.
OTHER WORDS FROM version
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British Dictionary definitions for version
version
/ (ˈvɜːʃən, -ʒən) /
noun
an account of a matter from a certain point of view, as contrasted with othershis version of the accident is different from the policeman's
a translation, esp of the Bible, from one language into another
a variant form of something; type
an adaptation, as of a book or play into a film
med manual turning of a fetus to correct an irregular position within the uterus
pathol an abnormal displacement of the uterus characterized by a tilting forwards (anteversion), backwards (retroversion), or to either side (lateroversion)
Derived forms of version
versional, adjectiveWord Origin for version
C16: from Medieval Latin versiō a turning, from Latin vertere to turn
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Medical definitions for version
version
[ vûr′zhən, -shən ]
n.
Deflection of an organ, such as the uterus, from its normal position.
The changing of position of the fetus in the uterus, either spontaneously or as a result of manipulation.
The conjugate rotation of the eyes in the same direction.
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