(computing) The use of versions as a means of distinguishing similar items.

present participle of versionize

plural of versioning

(music) A version of a song that is a new performance or rerecording of that song by a different artist.

A remixed song which lacks the vocal tracks.

(Britain) A translation of the Bible from the original Hebrew (Old Testament) and Greek (New Testament) commissioned for the Church of England.

(computing, technology) An early version of a program or application, typically unstable, but useful to show what the product will do. Sometimes this stage is referred to as a preview version. Sometimes no more features are added after this release, but bug fixes continue. This release comes after a pre-alpha version and before a beta version. As opposed to a beta version an alpha version is usually not feature complete.

A version label given to packaged computer software that has been made available to one or more target audiences.

(computing) An early version of a program or application that contains most of the major features, but is not yet complete. Sometimes these versions are released only to a select group of people, or to the general public, for testing and feedback. This is the second major stage of development following the alpha version, and comes before the release candidate.

plural of beta version