revise

[ri-vahyz]

verb (used with object)

revised, revising 

1. to amend or alter.

   to revise one's opinion.

   Synonyms: correct, emend, change

2. to alter something already written or printed, in order to make corrections, improve, or update.

   to revise a manuscript.

3. British.,  to review (previously studied materials) in preparation for an examination.

noun

1. an act of revising.

2. a revised form of something; revision.

3. Printing.,  a proof sheet taken after alterations have been made, for further examination or correction.

revise

/ rɪˈvaɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to change, alter, or amend

   to revise one's opinion

2. to reread (a subject or notes on it) so as to memorize it, esp in preparation for an examination

3. (tr) to prepare a new version or edition of (a previously printed work)

noun

1. the act, process, or result of revising; revision

Other Word Forms

• revisable adjective
• revisible adjective
• revisability noun
• reviser noun
• revisor noun
• prerevise verb (used with object)
• revisal noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of revise¹

First recorded in 1560–70; from Latin revīsere “to look back at, revisit,” frequentative of revidēre “to see again”; review

Word History and Origins

Origin of revise¹

C16: from Latin revīsere to look back at, from _re- + vīsere to inspect, from vidēre to see; see _review , _visit

Example Sentences

Some critics of AB 715 acknowledged that the bill was revised to address their concerns but they still opposed it.

From Los Angeles Times

However the assessment was not revised, and the actions GWR had set out to reduce the risk were not implemented before the fatal accident of 2018, the ORR said.

From BBC

The LDP veteran is hawkish on security and aims to revise Japan's pacifist constitution.

From BBC

Sunday's revised proposal keeps the system in government hands.

From BBC

Under the revised proposal, the new system would remain entirely in public hands, the data on the electronic IDs would be stored on users' smartphones rather than centrally, and it would be optional.

From BBC

Related Words

• alter 
• amend 
• compare 
• cut 
• develop 
• improve 
• modify 
• overhaul 
• reconsider 
• reexamine 
• reorganize 
• revamp 
• review 
• rework 
• rewrite 
• scrutinize 
• tighten 
• update 
• upgrade