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 Metallic muscles The doctors sent the woman to have a second hip revision surgery. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026 Justin Sullivan / Getty Images The report also included sharp downward revisions for prior months. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 2 July 2026 But making this dynamic of presentation, analysis, critique and revision explicit helps to build respect toward others. — Deborah Mower, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 Goods will continue to move across borders largely as before, and negotiators are expected to keep working on revisions in the months ahead. — Nik Popli, Time, 2 July 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
  • But when renovating an 18th-century apartment on a side street in the Marais, architect Clément Lesnoff-Rocard boldly undid a number of alterations to the home over the years.
    — Felix Wagner, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026
  • This challenge transcends typical software localization, demanding fundamental alterations to AI's core reasoning and output.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of alteration
Noun
  • During play, participants are constantly switching between jogging, sprinting and directional changes, which creates cardiovascular conditioning similar to structured interval training.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
  • The game featured 23 lead changes and 13 ties — with both teams shooting 55% from the field.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of change
Noun
  • The biggest difference between prediction markets and traditional sports betting is how people put their money on an outcome.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
  • Then there are the surprising differences between models that share the same engine, like an 8V-generation Audi A3 and a Mk7-generation VW GTI.
    — Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
Definition of difference
Noun
  • The company designed it for installation on existing military vehicles and forward operating positions without requiring extensive modifications to core platform systems.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • The Implementing Act update introduces operational modifications by member states and industry stakeholders that include simplified declarations for micro and small primary operators.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 July 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
  • His father was born just months after the 1947 amendments came into force, and so narrowly missed out on a hereditary title.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • In the state, where Republicans dominate the government, there have been legal battles surrounding the language of the constitutional amendment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of amendment

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