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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


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Other Words From

  • re·vision·al re·vision·ary adjective
  • nonre·vision noun
  • prere·vision noun
  • prore·vision adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of revision1

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

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Example Sentences

At its most simplified, the revision allows big players more access to insured deposits while making certain types of bets.

Despite this revision, the Bosworth Field Visitor Center will remain in the village where it is, closer to the wrong site.

That differential accounted for about 60 percent of the downward revision.

But it represented a very substantial revision from what the government had originally reported.

At first blush, the substantial downward revision is something of a mystery.

This is, of course, possible, but it cannot be more than speculation; the final Dunciad does show evidence of hasty revision.

He achieved his highest fame from his connection with the revision of the statutes of New York.

I have not been able to read these pages, and have been compelled to entrust their revision to other eyes and other hands.

Later, however, progress became a little more rapid and the revision was completed on 11 November, 1880.

The laws which govern the collection of the tithe-composition in Ireland require revision and amendment.

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