edition

/ɪˈdɪʃ(ə)n/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: editions

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A written work edited and published, as by a certain editor or in a certain manner, or at a certain time.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một tác phẩm viết được chỉnh sửa và xuất bản

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

She wanted a copy of the Clericotes edition, but had to settle for the 1921 edition. She had never liked abridged editions.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The whole number of copies of a work printed and published at one time.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tổng số bản sao của một tác phẩm in và xuất bản cùng một lúc

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

The first edition was soon sold.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “edition” mean?

A written work edited and published, as by a certain editor or in a certain manner, or at a certain time.

Is “edition” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.