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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 This means every manual transfer of bills of materials, drawings or engineering revisions creates opportunities for error. — Davide Sartini, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Confirm the revision policy separates treatment, travel and accommodation costs. — Malana Vantyler, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 Grantees are asked to make revisions — sometimes in the middle of the grant lifespan. — Abdullah Shihipar, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026 These belated acts of institutional integration are part of a necessary and long overdue revision of West German art history’s mechanisms of exclusion. — Elisa R. Linn, Artforum, 1 Sep. 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
  • Most of these alterations are trivial, although one major change, coming near the end, is a very bad idea.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • At the Federal Center on Dearborn Street, post-9/11 security alterations have severely compromised one of the city’s most powerful urban designs.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of alteration
Noun
  • During the Brazilian’s tenure, there has been a significant degree of change well beyond his position and in the manager’s office.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Lawmakers have been eyeing changes like prohibiting lawmakers from dating staff members, updating reporting systems and retaliation protections, and increasing educational and training resources.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of change
Noun
  • That difference in speed is itself information about its path, so no interference pattern would appear.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Yes, that’s right, Grambling State’s nationally renowned band could be a difference-maker on the road.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of difference
Noun
  • Law enforcement agencies have partnered with the company to speed up investigations by having access to a database that logs vehicle information like license plate, make, model, dents or modifications.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Dispatch is made with an all-aluminum monocoque construction that helps simplify field repairs, assembly, and modification using basic tools.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 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 modern federal income tax, authorized by a constitutional amendment in 1913, began with a top rate of seven per cent and was dramatically expanded to help finance the First World War.
    — John Lanchester, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • That could include new signs across the entire 4,500-acre property; updated BNA Shop merchandise; shuttle bus decals, uniforms, business cards and amendments to hundreds of legal contracts, leases and other government documents.
    — Molly Davis, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of amendment

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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revision. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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