Version is a term that means an edition, form, or adaptation of something, typically of a piece of literature, music, software, or a particular presentation of an event. Variations or substitutes to this term consist of synonyms such as variant, rendition, interpretation, and variation. The term variant suggests a difference in form or mutation of something. Rendition references a performance, interpretation relates to the way something is understood, and variation refers to a slight change from a previous version. All these words are used as alternatives to version, and their meaning and application depend on the context. These are just a few examples of words that can be used in place of version, providing alternative expressions of the same import.