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release
The publication or launch of a new product, especially in the media and software industries (e.g., film, album, game, program).
Fans warten gespannt auf den weltweiten Release des neuen Albums.
Fans are eagerly waiting for the worldwide release of the new album.
release
A specific published version of software or a product.
Der Fehler wurde erst im nächsten Release behoben.
The bug was only fixed in the next release.
'Release' is a word borrowed from English that is used mainly in the media, music, and software industries. It has become firmly established in everyday German for these contexts.
Der Release der neuen Spielkonsole wurde weltweit gefeiert.
The release of the new game console was celebrated worldwide.
When talking about a publication or launch, you often hear phrases like 'auf den Release warten' (to wait for the release), 'den Release verschieben' (to postpone the release), or 'der Release eines Films/Albums' (the release of a film/album).
Die Band musste den Release ihres neuen Albums um einen Monat verschieben.
The band had to postpone the release of their new album by one month.
When 'Release' is used in connection with software and words like 'Fehler' (bugs/errors), 'Updates' (updates), or 'Versionen' (versions), it refers to a specific product version, not the initial publication.
Mit dem neuen Release wurden viele Sicherheitslücken geschlossen.
Many security vulnerabilities were closed with the new release.
version
For software, Version refers to a specific state of development or set of features. Release can refer to this published version, but often emphasizes its publication as a point in time or milestone. Version is therefore suitable for describing properties, while Release is used for the product's launch.
Der Release der neuen Fassung ist für Freitag geplant.
The release of the new version is scheduled for Friday.
Die neue Version enthält eine verbesserte Suchfunktion.
The new version includes an improved search function.
