revision
noun
re·vi·sion
ri-ˈvi-zhən 
1
a
: an act of revising
b
: a result of revising : alteration
2
: a revised version
Synonyms
Examples of revision in a Sentence
This edition is filled with revisions.
A revision of the theory will be necessary.
They made revisions to the book.
The teacher gave me some suggestions for revision.
This is the original version, not the revision.
Here is my revision of the paragraph.
Recent Examples on the Web
And the mayor’s May revisions to his budget included an additional $8 million for that purpose.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024
The downward revision was primarily the result of lower consumer spending.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 1 June 2024
Whether the document will be published as is or will require revisions will depend on the outcome of the IHR negotiations.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 22 May 2024
The governor is set to present his budget revisions Friday.
—Vik Jolly, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024
The downward revision was primarily the result of lower consumer spending.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 1 June 2024
Whether the document will be published as is or will require revisions will depend on the outcome of the IHR negotiations.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 22 May 2024
The governor is set to present his budget revisions Friday.
—Vik Jolly, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revision. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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