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edition

e·di·tion [ i dísh'n ] (plural e·di·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. printed version: one version of a publication issued serially, periodically, or in multiple formats
the morning edition of the newspaper

2. broadcast version: a version or installment of a broadcast for a particular time or purpose
last week's edition of the show

3. printed batch: a batch of identical copies of a publication all printed at the same time

4. batch of items: a batch or number of items all produced at the same time

5. similar thing: a version or copy of something
a smaller edition of his father

[15th century. < Latin edition-< edit-, past participle of edere "give out" < dare "give"]
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