revision
Americannoun
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the act or work of revising.
- Synonyms:
- emendation, correction, alteration
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a process of revising.
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a revised form or version, as of a book.
noun
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the act or process of revising
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the process of rereading a subject or notes on it, esp in preparation for an examination
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a corrected or new version of a book, article, etc
Other Word Forms
- nonrevision noun
- prerevision noun
- prorevision adjective
- revisional adjective
- revisionary adjective
Etymology
Origin of revision
First recorded in 1605–15; from Late Latin revīsiōn-, stem of revīsiō; equivalent to revise + -ion
Example Sentences
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It had pushed for a revision in favour of the vice-president being jointly elected with the president, rather than appointed.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
A chief US demand is revision of the WTO's fundamental "most favoured nation" principle, which aims to extend any trade advantage granted to one country to all trade partners.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
This rule has gone through a lot of debate and revision over the years.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
While the official contract cannot explicitly mention the practice of ghostwriting, rewriting, or in-line editing, it can acknowledge revision, commentary, and any form of feedback.
From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026
This revision marks the first, local triumph of the new.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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