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Definition of 'edition'

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edition

(ɪdɪʃən )
Word forms: plural editions
1. countable noun
An edition is a particular version of a book, magazine, or newspaper that is printed at one time.
A paperback edition is now available at bookshops.
Synonyms: version, volume, issue   More Synonyms of edition
2. countable noun
An edition is the total number of copies of a particular book or newspaper that are printed at one time.
The second edition was published only in America.
3. countable noun
An edition is a single television or radio programme that is one of a series about a particular subject.
They appeared on an edition of BBC2's Arena.
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edition in British

(ɪˈdɪʃən )
noun
1. printing
a. 
the entire number of copies of a book, newspaper, or other publication printed at one time from a single setting of type
b. 
a single copy from this number
a first edition
the evening edition
2. 
one of a number of printings of a book or other publication, issued at separate times with alterations, amendments, etc
Compare impression (sense 6)
3. 
a. 
an issue of a work identified by its format
a leather-bound edition of Dickens
b. 
an issue of a work identified by its editor or publisher
the Oxford edition of Shakespeare
4. 
a particular instance of a television or radio programme broadcast
verb
5. (transitive)
to produce multiple copies of (an original work of art)
Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
Word origin of 'edition'
C16: from Latin ēditiō a bringing forth, publishing, from ēdere to give out; see editor
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edition in American

(ɪˈdɪʃən ; idishˈən)
noun
1. 
the size, style, or form in which a book is published
a pocket edition
2. 
a. 
the total number of copies of a book or the like printed from the same plates, type, etc. and published at about the same time
b. 
a single copy of such a printing
3. 
any of the versions of a textbook, reference book, etc. that is maintained by periodic revision
the fourth edition of a handbook
4. 
the issue of a standard work or of the writings of a well-known author, distinguished by its editor, publisher, etc.
the Skeat edition of Chaucer
5. 
any of the various regular issues of a newspaper
the Sunday edition
6.  US
any set of like items made and offered for sale at one time
a limited edition of commemorative plates
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Word origin of 'edition'
ME edicion < L editio, a bringing forth, publishing < edere: see editor

Example sentences containing 'edition'

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Most of her books remain in print and a new edition of her poetry was published last year. Times, Sunday Times (2016)So where did he launch the British edition of his book this week? Times, Sunday Times (2016)Go for special and limited editions, as well as exotic skins. Times, Sunday Times (2016)This special edition will also feature the sound of the sea on the programme credits for the first time since the 1960s. Times, Sunday Times (2017)WE all love a special edition, don't we? The Sun (2016)I am intrigued by the new Family Chase edition. The Sun (2016)The first edition will be available soon. Times, Sunday Times (2010)This edition is a work of art. The Times Literary Supplement (2014)They went on to produce four editions together. Times, Sunday Times (2008)There was one scurrilous edition that teachers swiftly banned. Times, Sunday Times (2010)One of the editions was broadcast in two dozen parts on national public radio. Times, Sunday Times (2007)The new edition of the book is available at timesonline. Times, Sunday Times (2008)Owning this printed edition is the closest one can possibly get to handling the originals. The Times Literary Supplement (2011)And the new edition contains exclusive bonus content. The Sun (2015)We have also devoted more space in this edition to agency issues. Charles A. D&apos;Ambrosio & Stewart D. Hodges & Richard Brealey & Stewart Myers Principles of Corporate Finance (1991)The funnyman landed the guest editor gig for a special edition of the political magazine. The Sun (2013)Limited edition packs are available while stocks last. The Sun (2012)Sometimes editions of selected works are available. Marius, Richard A Short Guide to Writing About History (1995)Designs produced in limited editions should rise in value when demand exceeds supply. Times, Sunday Times (2012)Publishers remain wary of printing special editions. Times, Sunday Times (2015)Literary quotations are not always identified and when they are it can be without edition or page number. The Times Literary Supplement (2011)If the original edition came with one, a dust jacket adds a lot of value. Times, Sunday Times (2006)Since then, most photographers have sold work in numbered editions. Times, Sunday Times (2016)The 1991 edition of the book would not have been possible without the help of many people. Westcott, Patsy Alternative Health Care for Women (1991)We invite the audience to flick through an edition of the magazine, turning from one celebrity story to the next. Times, Sunday Times (2014)This new edition reflects this. Westcott, Patsy Alternative Health Care for Women (1991)A special edition will be issued to tie in with the film's release. Times, Sunday Times (2006)The museum presents personal souvenirs belonging to the writer and his family, numerous original editions, manuscripts and illustrations. Times, Sunday Times (2009)THE last printed edition of Auto Trader magazine appeared yesterday. The Sun (2013)

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Translations for 'edition'

British English: edition /ɪˈdɪʃən/ NOUN
An edition is a particular version of a book, magazine, or newspaper that is printed at one time.
This is the second edition of the book.
  • American English: edition
  • Arabic: طَبْعَة
  • Brazilian Portuguese: edição
  • Chinese: 版本
  • Croatian: izdanje
  • Czech: vydání knihy
  • Danish: udgave
  • Dutch: editie
  • European Spanish: edición
  • Finnish: painos
  • French: édition
  • German: Ausgabe Buch, Zeitschrift
  • Greek: έκδοση
  • Italian: edizione
  • Japanese: 版
  • Korean: 판
  • Norwegian: utgave
  • Polish: wydanie
  • European Portuguese: edição
  • Romanian: ediție
  • Russian: издание
  • Spanish: edición
  • Swedish: upplaga
  • Thai: จำนวนพิมพ์ทั้งหมดต่อครั้ง
  • Turkish: baskı gazete, dergi
  • Ukrainian: видання
  • Vietnamese: bản in

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Nearby words of 'edition'

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  • editing room
  • editio princeps
  • edition
  • editiones principes
  • editor
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Related Terms of 'edition'

  • co-edition
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