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 revisions streamline the policy by removing detailed provisions that are not required at the Board policy level and instead belong in individual employment contracts. —Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026

The pilot script was written by Fry, with revisions from Matt Pyken, as well as William Harper. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026

New information about state funding for schools will come with the governor’s May budget revision on Thursday. —Chris Fusco. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026

This material presents information through the date indicated, reflecting the author’s current expectations, and is subject to revision by the author, though the author is under no obligation to do so. —Katie Stockton, CNBC, 11 May 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