Referring to a published work:
* "I have the first edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." This means they have the first version of the book that was printed.
* "The latest edition of the encyclopedia has updated information about the pandemic." This means the most recent version of the encyclopedia has been revised to include new information.
Referring to a specific version of something:
* "This is the collector's edition of the game, which includes bonus content." This means a special version of the game with extra features.
* "We're using the student edition of the software, which is cheaper than the professional version." This refers to a simplified or limited version of the software for students.
Other uses:
* "The newspaper runs a special edition on Sundays." This means a special, larger version of the newspaper is published on Sundays.
* "The limited edition of the sneakers sold out in minutes." This means a special, rare version of the sneakers was quickly bought by people.
These examples highlight how "edition" can refer to different things, depending on the context. It often signifies a specific version or release of something.