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
Campaigner Concerns Advocacy groups argue that these revisions are far from sufficient.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Preservé is generally for those who are having their first augmentation (not a revision), who want a modest size increase, and who have relatively symmetric breasts and enough breast tissue to cradle the implant.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025
This is the first large-scale revision of service charges at Chattogram Port since 1986.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Stern said despite all the revisions made during the process, the final version will likely make antisemitism worse.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Preservé is generally for those who are having their first augmentation (not a revision), who want a modest size increase, and who have relatively symmetric breasts and enough breast tissue to cradle the implant.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025
This is the first large-scale revision of service charges at Chattogram Port since 1986.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Stern said despite all the revisions made during the process, the final version will likely make antisemitism worse.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revision
Noun
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No alteration is allowed – not even a car wash – before the defense gets a look.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The designer only accepted about 20 orders at that time and allowed for minor alterations to each piece.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When asked whether the store will be back next year, Simonson said the company will evaluate changes to the property as needed.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Domestic viewership may have been impacted by a change in methodology.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Here's what to know about Walmart's recent real estate moves and how shoppers could notice a difference.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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The only difference is that now, instead of salaries, our income comes from investments.—
Alex Trias,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The aircraft without modification offers an impressive range of 6,600 nautical miles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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The slew of modifications should be in good shape, too, as the car has totaled just 2,300 miles since leaving Germany a second time.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of the book’s goals was to help create a point of reference that future scholars can build on, challenge, or revise.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Oct. 2025
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Every action and joke is captured on live cameras, with no opportunity to edit or revise.—
Stacey Stratton,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wisconsin voters have approved the majority of constitutional amendments placed on ballots by Republicans in the past two years.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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California is trying to counter the Republican effort by redistricting in favor of Democrats, if voters pass a constitutional amendment next month.—
Savannah Hawley-Bates,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revision. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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