revision

noun

re·​vi·​sion ri-ˈvi-zhən 

1

a

: an act of revising

b

: a result of revising : alteration

2

: a revised version

revisionary

ri-ˈvi-zhə-ˌner-ē 

adjective

Synonyms of revision

• alteration
• change
• difference
• modification
• revise
• amendment

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

Waxhaw and Davidson followed with their own revisions in February. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

That matters because revisions can change the signal from a single month’s surprise into a broader pattern of slowing momentum. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 July 2026

After all, even the history of Independence Day is layered with revisions! — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Brian Duffield wrote the initial screenplay based off the short story by Phillip Fracassi, with revisions by Mollner. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for revision

• abscission
• collision
• decision
• derision
• division
• elision
• envision
• excision
• incision
• misprision
• precision
• prevision

Kids Definition

revision

noun

re·​vi·​sion ri-ˈvizh-ən 

1

: an act of revising (as an essay)

2

: a revised version

revisionary

-ˈvizh-ə-ˌner-ē 

adjective