revision

noun

ri-ˈvi-zhən How to pronounce revision (audio)
Definition of revisionnext
as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different a finicky author who makes countless revisions before submitting a work for publication

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Recent Examples of revision But stronger-than-expected Big Tech earnings have also reinforced expectations for AI infrastructure spending and helped underpin upward revisions to growth forecasts for Korean hardware companies. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 The July report included downward revisions for hiring in each of the previous two months, slashing job gains by a total of 103,000 positions. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Payroll trend, revisions, hours worked, and the hiring rate all lead it, and all four are currently pointing the same unhelpful direction. — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The revisions have been incremental and sometimes inconsistent, according to IMPACT-se. — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revision
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revision
  1. alteration
  2. change
  3. difference
  4. modification
  5. revise
  6. amendment
Noun
  • The team is also confirming any alterations that may have been made to the painting over the last 250 years.
    — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But California carries such power and influence that a bad result in Meta's home state could lead to much steeper penalties, including a broader overhaul that forces fundamental alterations to key algorithms.
    — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of alteration
Noun
  • Attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are seeking extensive financial damages plus changes to how the company operates Facebook and Instagram.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Finishing 12th last season was only going to pave the way for change, but losing Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, captain Guimaraes and head coach Eddie Howe does not indicate change for the better.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of change
Noun
  • The two started off as enemies as Judy joined the Zootopia Police Department, but then put aside their differences to solve a mystery in the animal city.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • There is a difference in the cases of Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri, in that the former has been far more involved in some monumental moments.
    — Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of difference
Noun
  • The proposal could also allow some drivers to avoid further penalties by correcting their vehicle's modifications and bringing it into compliance.
    — Terell Bailey, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Ford also admitted there’s been rear wing modifications via the DRS system and an additional set of dive planes mounted on the front bumper.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of modification
Noun
  • Districts make major decisions in the winter and spring, often before the Governor’s January proposal, before the May revise, and always before the final state budget is approved.
    — Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
  • Tuesday’s rally came as lawmakers prepare to receive Newsom’s May revise of his January budget proposal, which takes in changes to state revenues over the first half of the year.
    — Andrew Graham April 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of revise
Noun
  • The amendments will not go through the standard committee review and there will be no public record of who demanded the changes, or why.
    — Julie Watts, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The California Legislature is considering an amendment to CIPA that would prohibit the use of wearable recording devices, like smart glasses, inside a place of business.
    — Ashlee Difuntorum, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of amendment

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