revision
noun
re·vi·sion
ri-ˈvi-zhən 
1
a
: an act of revising
b
: a result of revising : alteration
2
: a revised version
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.
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In a media briefing Tuesday, CARB officials announced the additional revisions.
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Ohtani pitched 67⅓ innings last season, playoffs included, in his return from Tommy John revision surgery.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
The state lost 11,700 non-farm jobs last year, its worst showing since 2020 when the pandemic disrupted the economy in an unprecedented way, according to revisions published by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment last week.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 13 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, 13 Apr. 2026
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Ohtani pitched 67⅓ innings last season, playoffs included, in his return from Tommy John revision surgery.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
The state lost 11,700 non-farm jobs last year, its worst showing since 2020 when the pandemic disrupted the economy in an unprecedented way, according to revisions published by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment last week.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 13 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, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for revision
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revision. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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