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An earlier edition or iteration of a document, software, or product.
The previous version of the software had fewer bugs.
The earlier edition of the program was more stable.
Please check the previous version of the contract for comparison.
Review the earlier edition of the agreement to see the changes.
Commonly used in software development, legal documents, and product updates.
Use 'previous version' instead of 'older version' when referring to software or documents to sound more precise.
In software, 'previous version' often implies a functional state, while 'old version' may imply outdated or deprecated status.
From 'previous' (Latin 'praevius', meaning 'going before') and 'version' (Latin 'versio', meaning 'a turning'). The phrase emerged in the mid-20th century with the rise of software and document revisions.
Used in technical, business, and legal contexts to refer to an earlier state of a file, program, or document. Often paired with verbs like 'revert', 'compare', or 'restore'.