"2.0" meaning in English

See 2.0 in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /tu pɔɪnt oʊ/ [US], [tʰu̟ pʰɔ̃ɪ̃ˈnoʊ] [US]
Etymology: From the ellipsis of (version + ) 2 + . + 0, as used in the identification of product versions, especially in the software industry. Etymology templates: {{m|en|version}} version, {{m|en|2}} 2, {{m|en|0}} 0 Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} 2.0 (not comparable)
  1. (postpositive) A second major version of something or, figuratively, of someone; a substantial improvement. Tags: not-comparable, postpositional Derived forms: Web 2.0
    Sense id: en-2.0-en-adj-fHJk1Weg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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