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older release

/ˈoʊldər ˈriːlɪs/ · old.er.re.lease
noun
  1. A previous version of a software, application, or operating system. The company will continue to support the older release of their software until the end of the year.
  2. A preceding version of a product or service, often with known issues or limitations. The new update fixes many of the issues present in the older release of the game.
Did you know? The term 'older release' is often used in the context of software maintenance and support, where developers and users need to balance the need for new features with the need to maintain compatibility with previous versions.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 1 lookups Added Aug 8, 2026