revise

noun re·vise \ ˈrē-ˌvīz , ri-ˈvīz \

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Definition of revise

1 : an act of revising : revision

2 : a printing proof that incorporates changes marked in a previous proof

Examples of revise in a Sentence

that paper needs one more revise, and then I think it's ready to turn in

Recent Examples of revise from the Web

Nine paragraphs of new language were added to a 2012 revise.

— jim drummond, Orange County Register, "Political Perspectives: Placentia-Yorba Linda school district updates policies for nondiscrimination, harrasment," 31 Mar. 2017
Faulconer’s initial budget proposed a 31 percent cut to $10.4 million, but his May revise softened that to a 15 percent cut to $12.8 million.

— david garrick, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego may boost police, arts in final budget adopted Monday," 2 June 2017
More Politics -- Republicans’ hopes for a revise of the Senate health bill by today are fading, with no quick fix in sight.

— latimes.com, "Today: Under Trump, Grandma Is Not Close Family," 30 June 2017

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First Known Use of revise

1591

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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revise Synonyms

Synonyms

alteration, change, difference, modification, redoing, refashioning, remaking, remodeling, revamping, review, revision, reworking, variation;

Antonyms

fixation, stabilization;

conversion, deformation, distortion, metamorphosis, mutation, transfiguration, transformation;

fluctuation, oscillation, shift;

displacement, replacement, substitution;

adjustment, modulation, regulation, tweak;

redesign, redo;

Other Printing Terms

epigraph, errata, leader, mechanical, notch, tittle, underscore, widow

revise

verb re·vise \ ri-ˈvīz \

Definition of revise

revised; revising

transitive verb

1 a : to look over again in order to correct or improve

revise a manuscript

b British : to study again : review

2 a : to make a new, amended, improved, or up-to-date version of

revise a dictionary

b : to provide with a new taxonomic arrangement

revising the alpine ferns

intransitive verb

British : review 1

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revisable

play \ri-ˈvī-zə-bəl\ adjective

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reviser

or revisor play \ri-ˈvī-zər\ noun

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Examples of revise in a Sentence

We have to revise our plans because of the delays.
I would like to revise my estimate.

Recent Examples of revise from the Web

The price tag for expanding the Wisconsin Center north to West Kilbourn Avenue has been revised to an estimated range of $247 million to $277 million, according to a report released Friday.

— tom daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Milwaukee convention center expansion plan gets renderings, cost estimates — but still no financing," 15 June 2018
Senate Bill 561, which was previously a bill about expunging criminal convictions, was revised into a tax bill that would impact sports stadiums such as the Panthers stadium.

— katherine peralta and ely portillo, charlotteobserver, "Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Knights could get big tax breaks on land around stadiums," 13 June 2018
The size of the spill was recently revised to more than 1,200 gallons, which is 48 time larger than initially reported, according to the Toronto Star.

— hal bernton, The Seattle Times, "Canada acquires key pipeline link to Washington refineries," 11 June 2018
Today, the pharmacopeia is revised on a continuous basis.

— michael eisenstein, Scientific American, "The Little-known History and Global Future of Quality Medicines," 31 May 2018
The city ordinance was revised in 2001 in response to the city's population growth and included the creation of the position of director.

— linda girardi, Aurora Beacon-News, "Yorkville may eliminate Park Board due to high number of canceled meetings," 25 May 2018
Elgin may revise its requirements for firefighters to attract a more diverse group of applicants.

— mike danahey, Elgin Courier-News, "With eye on diversity, Elgin may relax requirements for firefighter applicants," 24 May 2018
The Game Operations Manual will be revised to remove the requirement that all players be on the field for the Anthem.

— lorenzo reyes and zak keefer, Indianapolis Star, "Colts on NFL's new anthem policy: 'Obviously, we’re keeping an eye' on it," 23 May 2018
So the plan was revised to locate the eastern terminus in New York’s Adirondack Mountains.

— kathryn miles, Outside Online, "Will the Nation's Longest Trail Ever Be Completed?," 16 May 2018

Origin and Etymology of revise

Middle French reviser, from Latin revisere to look at again, frequentative of revidēre to see again, from re- + vidēre to see — more at wit

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First Known Use: 1545

in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

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revise Synonyms

Synonym Discussion of revise

correct, rectify, emend, remedy, redress, amend, reform, revise mean to make right what is wrong. correct implies taking action to remove errors, faults, deviations, defects.