revision
noun
re·vi·sion
ri-ˈvi-zhən 
1
a
: an act of revising
b
: a result of revising : alteration
2
: a revised version
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.
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On an annual basis, prices rose 2.4% compared to a 3.4% increase in March after upward revisions.
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Paul Davidson, USA Today, 16 May 2025
The City Council voted 5-2 to approve the revisions to the energy cooperation agreement that excluded the $150,000 per year bump to the solar equity program.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
The megastars praised Lively’s version of the scene, allegedly pressuring Baldoni to accept the revisions.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
Traditional knowledge work involves natural pauses: revision cycles, feedback loops, cross-functional debates.
—Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Paul Davidson, USA Today, 16 May 2025
The City Council voted 5-2 to approve the revisions to the energy cooperation agreement that excluded the $150,000 per year bump to the solar equity program.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
The megastars praised Lively’s version of the scene, allegedly pressuring Baldoni to accept the revisions.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
Traditional knowledge work involves natural pauses: revision cycles, feedback loops, cross-functional debates.
—Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for revision
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revision. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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