edition

[ih-dish-uhn]

noun

1. one of a series of printings of the same book, newspaper, etc., each issued at a different time and differing from another by alterations, additions, etc. (impression ).

2. the format in which a literary work is published.

   a one-volume edition of Shakespeare.

3. the whole number of impressions or copies of a book, newspaper, etc., printed from one set of type at one time.

4. a version of anything, printed or not, presented to the public.

   the newest edition of a popular musical revue.

edition

/ ɪˈdɪʃən /

noun

1. printing

   1. the entire number of copies of a book, newspaper, or other publication printed at one time from a single setting of type

   2. 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

3. 1. an issue of a work identified by its format

      a leather-bound edition of Shakespeare

   2. 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

1. (tr) to produce multiple copies of (an original work of art)

Other Word Forms

• preedition noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of edition¹

1545–55; (< Middle French ) < Latin ēditiōn- (stem of ēditiō ) publication, equivalent to ēdit ( us ) (past participle of ēdere; edit ) + -iōn- -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of edition¹

C16: from Latin ēditiō a bringing forth, publishing, from ēdere to give out; see _editor

Example Sentences

The Times’ reporters, critics, videographers and photographers are on the ground at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, bringing you all the news from TIFF’s 50th edition.

From Los Angeles Times

The artist was given a tour of Horror Nights by John Murdy, who has long overseen the West Coast edition of the festivities.

From Los Angeles Times

A statement from the Leagues Cup disciplinary committee said Suarez's suspension would only apply to next year's edition of the tournament, although Major League Soccer "reserves the right" to impose additional punishment.

From BBC

The Oscar nominated film “Sing Sing” had its world premiere at the 2023 edition of TIFF.

From Los Angeles Times

But the top boss behind the video game admits cancelling the 2025 edition was "embarrassing".

From BBC

Related Words

• copy 
• program 
• publication 
• release 
• version 
• volume