n. [ F., from L. vertere, versum, to turn, to change, to translate. See Verse. ] 1. A change of form, direction, or the like; transformation; conversion; turning. [ 1913 Webster ]

The version of air into water. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Med.) A condition of the uterus in which its axis is deflected from its normal position without being bent upon itself. See Anteversion, and Retroversion. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. The act of translating, or rendering, from one language into another language. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. A translation; that which is rendered from another language; as, the Common, or Authorized, Version of the Scriptures (see under Authorized); the Septuagint Version of the Old Testament. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. An account or description from a particular point of view, especially as contrasted with another account; as, he gave another version of the affair. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who makes or favors a version; a translator. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]