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edition

Pronunciation: /ɪˈdɪʃ(ə)n/
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Definition of edition

noun

  • 1a particular form or version of a published text:a paperback edition
  • a particular version of a text maintained by regular revision:a first edition
  • 2the total number of copies of a book, newspaper, or other published material issued at one time: variations occurred after some of the edition had already been published
  • 3a particular instance of a regular radio or television programme:the Monday edition will be repeated on Wednesdays

Origin:

late Middle English: from French édition, from Latin editio(n-), from edere 'put out', from e- (variant of ex-) 'out' + dare 'give'

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