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

Today, Altieri stands by his revisions as a natural part of TV animation, adding that they were done with Burnett’s blessing. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2026

Mercury and Venus remain retrograde, giving familiar arrangements room for revision. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026

If enacted in its current form, the revisions would apply to claims filed on or after October 1, 2026, including some filed before enactment. — Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Nov. 2026

Check for exclusions such as flights, visas, aftercare at home, return travel and revision treatment. — Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 12 Nov. 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