revision

[ ri-vizh-uhn ]

noun

1. the act or work of revising.

   Synonyms: emendation, correction, alteration

2. a process of revising.
3. a revised form or version, as of a book.

revision

/ rɪˈvɪʒən /

noun

1. the act or process of revising
2. the process of rereading a subject or notes on it, esp in preparation for an examination
3. a corrected or new version of a book, article, etc

Other Words From

• re·vision·al re·vision·ary adjective
• nonre·vision noun
• prere·vision noun
• prore·vision adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of revision¹

First recorded in 1605–15; from Late Latin revīsiōn-, stem of revīsiō; equivalent to revise + -ion

Example Sentences

“I can’t imagine, unless we have major revision of the statutes, that there could be massive elimination of the scientific core.”

From Science Magazine

"If our study findings are confirmed in other areas, that would suggest that treatment guidelines for severe malaria may require revision."

From Science Daily

What revisions Trump will seek remain unclear, but the multitrillion-dollar accord is pivotal to Mexico’s economy.

From Los Angeles Times

Already, he was likely to be on an innings limit coming off last year’s Tommy John revision surgery.

From Los Angeles Times

“You're going to have a government, I suspect, that is going to have a little bit of something for everyone,” says Robin Ye, who co-chaired the city council charter revision committee.

From Salon

Related Words

• alteration
• amendment
• improvement
• modification
• reconsideration
• reexamination
• review