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
Millions of young Indians compete for civil service jobs each year, and coaching centers process vast numbers of tests, evaluations and revisions.
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ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
In the United States, the standards body responsible for IT sustainability metrics (ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 39) is conducting active revision of its standards through 2026, with a key plenary meeting in May 2026.
—Arjun Sharma, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Feb. 2026
Despite her mandate, however, the bar for revision is exceptionally high, requiring two-thirds support in both chambers and a majority in a public referendum.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 15 Feb. 2026
The annual revision is a standard BLS procedure that helps correct sampling and modeling errors.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
In the United States, the standards body responsible for IT sustainability metrics (ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 39) is conducting active revision of its standards through 2026, with a key plenary meeting in May 2026.
—Arjun Sharma, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Feb. 2026
Despite her mandate, however, the bar for revision is exceptionally high, requiring two-thirds support in both chambers and a majority in a public referendum.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 15 Feb. 2026
The annual revision is a standard BLS procedure that helps correct sampling and modeling errors.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revision
Noun
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But Parker has also taken a few creative liberties and made adaptational alterations — including a key conversation that the showrunner now regrets leaving out.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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But for Bashara, the most important aspects to consider in assessing potential are the home’s foundation, roof, and the extent of previous alterations.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Iran has intensified its crackdown on dissent amid concerns war could trigger regime change.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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One way out is to imagine that dark energy — the culprit and driving force behind the accelerated expansion of the Universe — can in some way change over time.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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Milford’s depth was the difference as Brayden Boccia at 126 pounds delivered a decisive 10-0 pinfall victory continuing a family legacy on the mat.—
Brian Fabry,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Basyrova’s jump shots and senior wing Cara McKel’s backdoor layups were the difference makers on offense.—
Tony Gleason,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Because these combinations use existing menu components, employees can ring them up with slight modifications.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Air Force Secretary Troy Meink told lawmakers last June that the security modifications to the jet would cost less than $400 million but provided no details.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Army officials said the decoys forced soldiers to adjust reconnaissance methods, revise tactics, and practice engagement procedures against what appears to be a mechanized threat.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Nov. 2025
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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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Registration data would be private under an amendment approved Tuesday afternoon.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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Another comprehensive amendment occurred in 2024 with goals including reducing vehicular travel by shifting travel from personal vehicles to transit, walking and biking, according to Galloway.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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