recension

noun

re·​cen·​sion ri-ˈsen(t)-shən 

1

: a critical revision of a text

2

: a text established by critical revision

Examples of recension in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In its final recension in 1744, it was called Giambattista Vico’s Principles of New Science Concerning the Common Nature of Nations. — John Ganz, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024

In contrast, the Islamic State sought to recast political Islam in its recension as entirely continuous with premodern classical Islamic political governance. — New York Times, 12 May 2020

Word History

Etymology

Latin recension-, recensio enumeration, from recensēre to review, from re- + censēre to assess, tax — more at censor

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for recension

• attention
• contention
• convention
• declension
• detention
• dimension
• dissension
• distension
• extension
• intension
• invention
• laurentian