revision

noun

re·​vi·​sion ri-ˈvi-zhən How to pronounce revision (audio)
1
a
: an act of revising
b
: a result of revising : alteration
2
: a revised version
revisionary adjective

Example Sentences

This edition is filled with revisions. A revision of the theory will be necessary. They made revisions to the book. The teacher gave me some suggestions for revision. This is the original version, not the revision. Here is my revision of the paragraph. See More
Recent Examples on the Web The upward revision is the first S&P has made for the oil sands in more than five years. Vipal Monga, WSJ, 25 May 2023 The May budget revision is expected to be released Friday. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2023 But many were shocked to hear that a leading commercial publisher like Scholastic was seeking such revisions. Elizabeth A. Harris, New York Times, 6 May 2023 Dimitrijevic also said Zillman Park has a key location in Bay View, which is undergoing a revision to its larger neighborhood plan. Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2023 The commission had asked the city in October 2021 for additional information and revisions to the plan to ensure its compliance with state law and commission policy. Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2023 That explains why Zillow stopped issuing downward forecast revisions, and is actually starting to raise its outlook. Lance Lambert, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2023 According to a 2022 Texas Legislature report, the state experienced a 26% reduction in new guardianship appointments from 2014 to 2021 as a result of these revisions. Amanda Morris, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2023 The entire process, including review and revisions, should take less than four minutes. Lisa Bodell, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of revision was in 1611

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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revision. Accessed 8 Jun. 2023.

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revision

noun
re·​vi·​sion ri-ˈvizh-ən How to pronounce revision (audio)
1
: an act of revising (as an essay)
2
: a revised version
revisionary adjective

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