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

The revision was part of a set of new policies designed to boost donations and improve patient safety. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026

As the uproar grew, Fernandez called for revisions — the only task force member who did. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

Mercury and Venus both station direct on November 13, bringing a period of deep revision to a close and priming you for a new chapter in your finances or in the marketplace. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

The revision is also opening doors for some of the worst air polluters operating in the US, as the publication Grist observed. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 29 Oct. 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