revise
Americanverb (used with object)
noun
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an act of revising.
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a revised form of something; revision.
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Printing. a proof sheet taken after alterations have been made, for further examination or correction.
verb
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(tr) to change, alter, or amend
to revise one's opinion
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to reread (a subject or notes on it) so as to memorize it, esp in preparation for an examination
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(tr) to prepare a new version or edition of (a previously printed work)
noun
Other Word Forms
- prerevise verb (used with object)
- revisability noun
- revisable adjective
- revisal noun
- reviser noun
- revisible adjective
- revisor noun
Etymology
Origin of revise
First recorded in 1560–70; from Latin revīsere “to look back at, revisit,” frequentative of revidēre “to see again”; review
Example Sentences
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A ruling is not expected before mid-March, and would not directly affect the push by state lawmakers to pass a revised mask ban.
From Los Angeles Times
Hong Kong is due to release revised fourth-quarter GDP data on Wednesday.
He brooded over his verses, revising them for years.
Statistics Canada offered no detail with its forecast for the first month of 2026, which was based on the responses of roughly 60% of retailers surveyed and will be revised.
Therefore, Congress needs to rethink and revise current tariff policies.
From MarketWatch
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