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

• 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

There are also revisions made based on seasonal adjustments. —Isabella Murray, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2025

The revisions, though surprising for their sheer size, were not fully unexpected. —David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025

This, and the revisions to May and June's data—which the agency said resulted from subsequent reports from businesses and government agencies—prompted outrage from the president. —Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025

Earnings Guidance Collapse One of the most troubling aspects for investors has been the drastic downward revision of earnings expectations. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025

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