Version Number

Version Number

n. A numerical identifier—often having a whole number, decimal point, and fractional part—that is used to distinguish and differentiate among two or more alternative VERSIONS.

NOTE: The general convention is that major changes or revisions that introduce significant new content or features increment the leftmost, whole number portion of a Version Number, while less significant changes, like updates, minor repairs and the like increment the rightmost, fractional part.

Thus, GLOSSARY VERSION 2.0 is labeled as a major revision, whereas VERSION 1.5 was merely a stepping stone between the original VERSION (v 1.0) and its now current successor (v 2.0).