versjonen

Versjonen is the definite singular form of the Norwegian noun versjon, meaning a particular edition, form, or release of something. The term is used across many fields to distinguish among different takes or revisions of a work, such as a document, a software release, a video, or a translation.

Etymology and usage. Versjon derives from the same roots as the international concept version, with its origins in Latin and French through common European usage. In Norwegian, versjon is used in both Bokmål and Nynorsk contexts to refer to one edition or variant among several. The word is commonly combined with numbers or descriptors to specify a release, such as versjon 2.4 or en ny versjon av produktet.

Forms and grammar. The indefinite singular is en versjon (a version); the definite singular is versjonen (the version). The indefinite plural is versjoner (versions); the definite plural is versjonene (the versions). The term is frequently paired with modifiers to indicate status or scope, for example en stabil versjon, en forberedende versjon, or en oversett versjon.

Applications. In computing and publishing, versjonen helps manage revisions and releases. Software development relies on versioning to track changes, compatibility, and updates; version numbers often use major.minor.patch notation, or other schemes such as date-based identifiers. Versjonskontroll (version control) systems record changes over time, facilitating collaboration and rollback.

See also. Versioning, Semantic versioning, Version control, Version number.