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version

ver.sion \'v*r-zh*n, -sh*n\ \'v*rzh-n*l, 'v*rsh-, -*n-*l\ n [MF, fr. ML 
   version-, versio act of turning, fr. L versus, pp]. of vetere 1: a 
   translation from another language; esp : a translation of the  Bible or a 
   part of it 2a: an account or description from a particular point of view 
   esp. as contr asted with another account 2b: an adaptation of a literary 
   work {a stage ~ of the novel}  2c: an arrangement of a musical composition  
   3: a form or variant of a type or original {an experimental ~ of th e 
   plane} 4a: a condition in which an organ and esp. the uterus is turned from 
   its no rmal position 4b: manual turning of a fetus in the uterus to aid 
   delivery  - ver.sion.al aj