Definition

Noun: A publication (such as a book) that has been modified or updated and offered again for sale. It refers to a later version of a previously published work, containing corrections, revisions, or new material.

Usage

The term "new edition" is used to specify that a published work has been reissued in an updated form. It is often found on book covers, in catalogs, and in academic or professional contexts to distinguish it from earlier versions. - It typically implies substantive changes, not just a reprint. - It is commonly preceded by ordinal numbers (e.g., "the second new edition," "the latest new edition").

Examples

• The textbook's new edition includes a chapter on recent scientific discoveries.
• I need to buy the new edition of the software manual because the old one is outdated.
• The publisher announced a new edition of the classic novel with annotations by the author.

Advanced Usage

• "Revised new edition": Emphasizes that the new edition contains specific corrections and updates.
  • The revised new edition of the dictionary reflects changes in modern usage.
• "Updated new edition": Highlights the inclusion of the most current information.
  • This updated new edition features the latest health guidelines.

Variants and Related Words

• Edition (n): The total number of copies of a book, newspaper, or other publication issued at one time. A "new edition" is a specific type of edition.
• Reprint (n): A new printing of a work without substantial changes. A reprint is not necessarily a "new edition."
• Version (n): A particular form of something differing in certain respects from other forms. A "new edition" is a new version of a publication.

Synonyms

• Updated version
• Revised version
• Latest edition

Related Phrases

• "To come out in a new edition": To be published as a new edition.
  • The popular guidebook is coming out in a new edition next spring.
• "To bring out a new edition": To publish a new edition.
  • The university press will bring out a new edition of the poetry anthology.

Noun

1. a publication (such as a book) that has been modified or updated and offered again for sale