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

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 While the 2024 ranking saw significant methodological changes that impacted the ranking system, the methodology largely remained the same this year, save a few minor revisions. Christopher Rim, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its first estimate of its annual revision to job market data. Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2024 Non-farm payrolls for June were released on July 5 and showed significant revisions in the prior May readings on the headline and private payrolls figures along with an unemployment rate that was slightly above expectations. Todd Gordon, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2024 In August, the economy added 142,000 jobs, but revisions for June and Julyreduced the three-month average to just 116,000 jobs, down from 211,000 jobs in the prior period. Orphe Divounguy | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for revision 

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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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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 8 Oct. 2024.

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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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