final editions

[ˈfaɪnəl ɪˈdɪʃənz]
nounpl: final editions
edições finais
1. The last printed version of a newspaper or publication released on a particular day
The final editions of the morning newspapers hit the newsstands at 10 AM.
As edições finais dos jornais matutinos saem nas bancas às 10 da manhã.
2. The last version or iteration of a book, document, or product before it is considered complete
The author made several corrections in the final editions before publication.
O autor fez várias correções nas edições finais antes da publicação.
3. The conclusive version of something that will not be revised further
The final editions of the software were released to all users.
As edições finais do software foram lançadas para todos os usuários.
The term 'final editions' is historically significant in newspaper publishing culture, particularly in the United States and Brazil, where newspapers would publish multiple editions throughout the day. In Brazil, major newspapers like Folha de S.Paulo and O Globo traditionally released final editions in the evening. This practice has declined with the rise of digital media, but the term remains relevant in publishing and editorial contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
last editionsultimate versionsclosing editionsdefinitive versions
Antonyms / Antônimos
preliminary editionsearly editionsfirst editionsdraft versions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
edições finais
Standard term used across Brazil for final versions of publications
Rio de Janeiro
edições finais
Common usage in local journalism and publishing industry
São Paulo
edições finais
Widely used in the major publishing and media hub
Portugal
edições finais
Same terminology used in European Portuguese publishing

Related Words

publicationprintingrevisionversion controlmanuscriptproofs

Related Idioms & Phrases

going to press in final editions
making the final editions
final editions close at midnight
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