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 approved by Takaichi’s government removes five export categories that had limited most military exports to rescue, transport, warning, surveillance and minesweeping equipment. —CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026

The revision goes into effect just days after one of the most significant recent rulings in the restitution space. —Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 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, 20 Apr. 2026

The 2023 revision also paved the way for Japan to jointly develop and sell a sixth-generation fighter jet with Britain and Italy, and for Japan's biggest arms deal ever, which was formalized last week with Australia. —ABC News, 20 Apr. 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