revision

[ri-vizh-uhn]

noun

1. the act or work of revising.

   Synonyms: emendation, correction, alteration

2. a process of revising.

3. a revised form or version, as of a book.

revision

/ rɪˈvɪʒən /

noun

1. the act or process of revising

2. the process of rereading a subject or notes on it, esp in preparation for an examination

3. a corrected or new version of a book, article, etc

Other Word Forms

• revisional adjective
• revisionary adjective
• nonrevision noun
• prerevision noun
• prorevision adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of revision¹

First recorded in 1605–15; from Late Latin revīsiōn-, stem of revīsiō; equivalent to revise + -ion

Example Sentences

In response to changing market conditions and reactions from community members, a number of revisions have been made to Fourth & Central since the project was initially proposed in 2021.

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In a sign of coming pressure, growth is expected to slow to 3.7 percent in the fourth quarter of this year, a slight downward revision.

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By the time Mr. Fatsis arrived in Springfield, however, the revision of Webster’s Third was in peril.

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There were classes three times a week and then homework and revision in the evening.

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In a typical year, analysts start to get nervous about their third-quarter earnings per share forecasts, leading to downward revision that can contribute to a September selloff.

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Related Words

• alteration 
• amendment 
• improvement 
• modification 
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• reexamination www.thesaurus.com
• review