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
Children will be evaluated for procedures such as cleft lip and palate repair, scar revision, ear reconstruction and other reconstructive surgeries caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse or disease.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The board also approved curriculum revisions to the five courses at Monday’s meeting.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Wilken ultimately granted preliminary approval after revisions and clarifications were made to the settlement agreement, though the topic came up again on Monday.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
This material presents information through the date indicated, reflecting the author's current expectations, and is subject to revision by the author, though the author is under no obligation to do so.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The board also approved curriculum revisions to the five courses at Monday’s meeting.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Wilken ultimately granted preliminary approval after revisions and clarifications were made to the settlement agreement, though the topic came up again on Monday.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
This material presents information through the date indicated, reflecting the author's current expectations, and is subject to revision by the author, though the author is under no obligation to do so.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revision
Noun
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Equally critical is having the ability to automate controls over policies and protect those policies from accidental or malicious alteration.—
Alex Freedland,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Since alterations to the original movie began all the way back in 1981, this will be the first time in 47 years the original version has been screened for the public.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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All those changes to your cardiovascular system occur in response to the challenge running places on your body.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
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Logitech didn’t respond to Ars Technica’s requests for comment about the price changes and what drove them.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Shoppers are not expected to see a difference at the supermarket checkout line since the new law just shifts collection of the revenue.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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Ana’s guilt creates a need to iron out differences with her mother and receive her blessing — but that’s not likely.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Treatment options for gestational diabetes Treatment for gestational diabetes can range from behavioral modifications, such as diet modification and exercise, to medical management, including oral medications or insulin to control blood sugar, says Dr. Chelliah.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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For the last five years, veterinary and animal care staff at the zoo provided the gorilla with support such as medications, physical therapy, environmental modifications, and consultations with specialists.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2025
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Willie Mays and Hank Aaron, for two, played in the Negro Leagues, if briefly, and their stats have been added to the revise.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2024
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Previously the chair of the judiciary and public safety committee, Allen has recently led bills to make D.C.’s vote-by-mail system permanent, revise D.C.’s criminal code and make bus trips free in the city.—
Michael Brice-Saddler,
Washington Post,
3 Jan. 2023
Noun
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Critics of the law and the new constitutional amendment say Orban is using the LGBTQ+ community as a tool to shut down the right of Hungarian citizens to freely assemble in peaceful protests, particularly at a time when the opposition to Orban's rule is beginning to gain momentum.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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One of the most glaring issues with the 2025 amendments is the focus on limiting state financial liability rather than addressing how abuse occurred within state institutions in the first place.—
Diana Philip,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revision. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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