revision

noun

re·​vi·​sion ri-ˈvi-zhən How to pronounce revision (audio)
1
a
: an act of revising
b
: a result of revising : alteration
2
: a revised version
revisionary adjective

Example Sentences

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. See More
Recent Examples on the Web While some revisions needed to be made due to LEARNS, staff were able to sign their contracts once those changes were made, according to the superintendent. Josh Snyder, Arkansas Online, 15 May 2023 Those changes are among 12 revisions recommended by the NFHS. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2023 During 2023 budget revisions last month, the city set aside the money for settlements. Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 6 May 2023 There have been recent signs that the labor market is finally beginning to soften in response to the monetary tightening, although most investors think the central bank is going to ram through another upward rate revision at its next meeting. Zachary Halaschak, Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2023 This revision says the samples were collected between Dec. 30 and Jan. 1. Benjamin Mueller, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Apr. 2023 The agency was supposed to review the rule for possible revision in 2014 and 2022, but missed both deadlines. Lisa Song, ProPublica, 13 Apr. 2023 That change would cut down on redundancies and the number of revisions required by developers, her office said. Roland Li, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2023 Based on those revisions alone, the December reading would have been 4.3%, instead of 3.7%. Sam Goldfarb, WSJ, 9 Mar. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of revision was in 1611

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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revision. Accessed 29 May. 2023.

Kids Definition

revision

noun
re·​vi·​sion ri-ˈvizh-ən How to pronounce revision (audio)
1
: an act of revising (as an essay)
2
: a revised version
revisionary adjective

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