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revise
[ri-vahyz]
verb (used with object)
to amend or alter.
to revise one's opinion.
to alter something already written or printed, in order to make corrections, improve, or update.
to revise a manuscript.
British., to review (previously studied materials) in preparation for an examination.
noun
an act of revising.
a revised form of something; revision.
Printing., a proof sheet taken after alterations have been made, for further examination or correction.
revise
/ rɪˈvaɪz /
verb
(tr) to change, alter, or amend
to revise one's opinion
to reread (a subject or notes on it) so as to memorize it, esp in preparation for an examination
(tr) to prepare a new version or edition of (a previously printed work)
noun
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
Word History and Origins
Origin of revise1
Example Sentences
The outlook was revised to stable from positive.
The Metro committee approves the revised environmental impact report but Mayor Karen Bass says little in her 21 seconds addressing community members.
The national data agency offered no details with its forecast for last month, which was based on responses from roughly 54% of retailers surveyed and will be revised.
That beat an advance estimate of 2.9% growth compiled in October and compared with the revised 4.7% pace set in the second quarter.
On Thursday, the Metro committee approved the revised environmental impact report.
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