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
Etymology
Origin of revise
First recorded in 1560–70; from Latin revīsere “to look back at, revisit,” frequentative of revidēre “to see again”; see review
Explanation
To revise means to alter or improve a preliminary draft of something, usually a text. When you want your writing to be really great, you must revise it several times until it is perfect. The word revise sounds like the related word revisit, and revising a piece of work does in fact require revisiting it. Planning out a project includes estimating how much it will cost and when it will be done. If something unforeseen happens, you might have to revise your estimates of cost and completion date. You can also use revise as a noun. Once you finish the first draft of an essay, you can begin working on the revise.
Vocabulary lists containing revise
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Common Senses: Vid, Vis ("See")
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Example Sentences
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Wisløff and Tari are now encouraging Norwegian health authorities to revise the country's official exercise recommendations, arguing that exercise intensity should receive greater emphasis.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
The company said Tuesday it will "revise the packaging specifications" and use just "two colours" in packaging for 14 product lines beginning later this month or in June.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Within hours, strangers began demanding he revise the story to claim the impact had come from intercepted missile fragments rather than a warhead.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Summers-Smith's case will be periodically reviewed by the Mental Health Review Tribunal, who will monitor any potential recovery and have the power to revise his detention order.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Another winter she was helping Lester revise his ‘What Indiana Means to Me’ essay for the county contest.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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