revision
Americannoun
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the act or work of revising.
- Synonyms:
- emendation, correction, alteration
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a process of revising.
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a revised form or version, as of a book.
noun
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the act or process of revising
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the process of rereading a subject or notes on it, esp in preparation for an examination
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a corrected or new version of a book, article, etc
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of revision
First recorded in 1605–15; from Late Latin revīsiōn-, stem of revīsiō; equivalent to revise + -ion
Explanation
When you make a revision, you go about editing or rethinking whatever it is you're working on. So that paper on Donald Duck's influence in national politics? It could probably use a revision or two. The word revision is made up of re, as in "repeat" or "redo," and vision. So you can think of a revision as a redo of your original vision. It's related to the word revise, which is the act of making changes to something original. Just about anything can get revised, from a script that needs rewrites to a wardrobe with some questionable pieces.
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Example Sentences
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There are a few lumpy patches, moments when the revision over-explains itself or belabors a point.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
But the state’s university systems Thursday praised the governor’s budget revision, which largely preserves his January proposal, keeping planned financial increases for UC and CSU, and upping funding for community colleges.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Students sitting exams in the US were particularly badly affected, losing access to Canvas for revision and, in some cases, having online exams interrupted.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Beyond the solid quarterly results, the most encouraging development was an upward revision of its full-year outlook.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
“Could be. Well, we mustn't keep you away from your revision any longer. Doubtless you and Julia are hard at it. Hope we'll bump into each other again, sometime.”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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