Definitions

version

[vur-zhuhn, -shuhn] / ˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən /

NOUN

account of a happening

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adaptation form history interpretation rendition report story tale translation variant

STRONG

chronicle clarification condensation construction exercise narrative paraphrase portrayal reading redaction rendering restatement rewording side simplification sketch statement transcription

Example Sentences

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CHAUCER'S VERSION: A mayde ther ben, a wordy one and wyse, Who wore a paire of gogles on her eyes.

From The Re-echo Club by Wells, Carolyn

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