text edition
noun
a special edition of a book for distribution to schools or colleges, subject to a special rate of discount, sometimes without a dust jacket (distinguished from trade edition).
Origin of text edition
1First recorded in 1890–95
- Also called school edition
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How to use text edition in a sentence
Important works, however, should be read entire in one of the inexpensive school editions given below.
English Literature | William J. LongAll important works may be found in the convenient and inexpensive school editions given below.
English Literature | William J. LongVarious good school editions of these novels in Everyman's Library, etc.
English Literature | William J. LongThere are numerous English school editions and translations.
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