revisory

adjective

re·​vi·​so·​ry ri-ˈvī-zə-rē How to pronounce revisory (audio)
-ˈvīz-rē
: having the power or purpose to revise
a revisory committee
a revisory function

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of revisory was circa 1841

Dictionary Entries Near revisory

Cite this Entry

“Revisory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revisory. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!


Challenging Standardized Test Words, Vol. 2

  • a pencil broken in half on top of a test answer sheet
  • The business’s new computer system proved not to be a panacea.
Spell It

Hear a word and type it out. How many can you get right?

TAKE THE QUIZ
Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can with using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.

Can you make 12 words with 7 letters?

PLAY