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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"We both have revision apps and we talk to each other about our exam work after school".
From BBC
Feroli expects Warsh will make the case for rate cuts this year, but flagged the chance that Warsh's inclinations might be "more open to revision" later on, especially after the US midterm elections this year.
From Barron's
“Imminent and material relative downward earnings revisions are likely.”
From Barron's
Chiles was awarded floor exercise bronze in Paris after a score revision over degree of difficulty elevated her onto the podium at the expense of Romania's Ana Maria Barbosu.
From Barron's
If companies continue to have strong earnings and positive revisions, you might want to use the opportunity to lean into stocks you like.
From Barron's
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