edition
gb/ɪdˈɪʃən/ us/ɪdˈɪʃən/
B1
English
~ 2600
kiadás, szám, változat
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[edition] of [a book/magazine/newspaper]
The first edition of the novel sold out within a week.
A regény első kiadása egy héten belül elfogyott.
This is the revised edition with updated information.
Ez a javított kiadás, frissített információkkal.
I collect limited editions of classic comic books.
The morning edition of the newspaper had a different headline.
They released a special anniversary edition of the album.
Learner examples
I bought the first edition of this book.
Megvettem ennek a könyvnek az első kiadását.
This is the new edition with more pictures.
Ez az új kiadás több képpel.
She reads the morning edition every day.
He wants the special edition of the game.
We have the latest edition at the library.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'edition' with 'editor'; 'editor' is a person, while 'edition' is a version of a publication.
Meaning
A specific version of a book or magazine
Collocations
first edition
|special edition
|limited edition
|revised edition
|latest edition
Synonyms
version (General term for a form or variant of something; 'edition' is more specific to publications.)
|
issue (Often used for magazines or newspapers; can overlap with 'edition' in periodical contexts.)
Antonyms
original (Refers to the first or initial form before any new editions are made.)
Themes
media
|publishing
|literature
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A special version of a book, magazine, or newspaper that is printed at one time or for one purpose.
A particular version or printing of a published work, such as a book, magazine, or newspaper.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[edition] of [a product/event]
They launched a limited edition of the watch for summer.
Nyárra piacra dobtak egy limitált kiadást az órából.
This year's edition of the festival was bigger than ever.
A fesztivál idei kiadása minden korábbinál nagyobb volt.
The company released a collector's edition with bonus content.
We attended the 10th edition of the art fair.
The holiday edition packaging is very colorful.
Learner examples
I bought the limited edition shoes.
Megvettem a limitált kiadású cipőt.
This is the holiday edition of the drink.
Ez az ital ünnepi kiadása.
We went to this year's edition of the show.
He has the collector's edition of the movie.
They sell a summer edition every year.
Meaning
A particular release of a product or event
Collocations
limited edition sneakers
|special holiday edition
|collector's edition
|annual edition
Synonyms
release (Refers to making something available to the public; 'edition' emphasizes the particular form.)
|
version (General term; 'edition' often implies an official or marked variant.)
Antonyms
standard version (The regular form without special features that distinguish an edition.)
Themes
business
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A special form of a product or event that happens at one time or for one reason.
A specific release or form of a product, event, or show, often distinguished by time, features, or occasion.
Grammar
Dictionary form
edition
IPA
GB/ɪdˈɪʃən/
US/ɪdˈɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
edi - tion (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tion)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: edition
- Plural: editions
Word family
Expressions
collector's edition
1/kəlˈɛktɚz ɪdˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Special version aimed at collectors
A special form of something made for people who collect it.
Examples
- The collector's edition came with exclusive artwork.
- He bought the collector's edition vinyl record.
collector's edition
1/kəlˈɛktɚz ɪdˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
special release with extras
a special version made for collectors
Examples
- I bought the collector's edition because it includes a behind-the-scenes book.
- The collector's edition sold out within hours of release.
- They reissued the album as a collector's edition on colored vinyl.
Learner examples
- He bought a collector's edition of the game.
first edition
1/fˈɚst ɪdˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Earliest published form of a work
The very first version of a book, magazine, etc. that is printed and sold.
Examples
- The first edition of this novel is rare and valuable.
- She owns a first edition copy signed by the author.
limited edition
1/lˈɪmɪtɪd ɪdˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Product made in small numbers or for short time
A product that is made in only a small number or for a short time.
Examples
- These shoes are a limited edition and will not be made again.
- The artist released a limited edition print signed by her.
morning edition
1/mˈɔɹnɪŋ ɪdˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Newspaper issue printed in morning
The copy of a newspaper that is printed in the morning.
Examples
- I read about it in the morning edition of The Times.
- The morning edition had more details than last night's news.
special edition
1/spˈɛʃəl ɪdˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Version with added or unique content
A version that has extra things or changes from the normal one.
Examples
- They released a special edition DVD with deleted scenes.
- The magazine published a special edition for its 50th anniversary.