softwareversion

noun

UK /ˈsɒft.weə ˈvɜː.ʃən/

US /ˈsɔːft.wer ˈvɜːr.ʒən/

A software version is a number or name that tells you which copy of a computer program you have.

The app shows its software version in the settings menu.

SYNONYMS

program version build number release version app version

RELATED WORDS

update upgrade patch release changelog

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A specific stage in the development of a program, such as beta or stable.

We are testing the beta software version before the final release.

3. A numbered label used to track changes made to a program over time.

The software version changed from 2.1 to 2.2 after the bug fix.

4. A particular edition of a program made for a certain device or system.

This software version is only for phones, not tablets.