revise

[ ri-vahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, re·vised, re·vis·ing.

1. to amend or alter:

   to revise one's opinion.

   Synonyms: correct, emend, change

2. to alter something already written or printed, in order to make corrections, improve, or update:

   to revise a manuscript.

3. British. to review (previously studied materials) in preparation for an examination.

noun

1. an act of revising.
2. a revised form of something; revision.
3. Printing. a proof sheet taken after alterations have been made, for further examination or correction.

revise

/ rɪˈvaɪz /

verb

1. tr to change, alter, or amend

   to revise one's opinion

2. to reread (a subject or notes on it) so as to memorize it, esp in preparation for an examination
3. tr to prepare a new version or edition of (a previously printed work)

noun

1. the act, process, or result of revising; revision

Derived Forms

• reˈvisable, adjective
• reˈviser, noun
• reˈvisal, noun

Other Words From

• re·vis·a·ble re·vis·i·ble adjective
• re·vis·a·bil·i·ty [ri-vahy-z, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], noun
• re·vis·er re·vi·sor noun
• pre·re·vise verb (used with object) prerevised prerevising

Word History and Origins

Origin of revise¹

First recorded in 1560–70; from Latin revīsere “to look back at, revisit,” frequentative of revidēre “to see again”; review

Word History and Origins

Origin of revise¹

C16: from Latin revīsere to look back at, from re- + vīsere to inspect, from vidēre to see; see review , visit

Example Sentences

After reading the letters, Anolik ditched her plans to revise “Hollywood’s Eve,” pivoting instead to write “Didion & Babitz,” an essential chronicle of a literary friendship.

From Los Angeles Times

It is now necessary to revise the movement to fight "a frightening expansion of the far-right across Europe," said Clive Dixon, from Coventry LMHR.

From BBC

They could revise, again, enforcement of the Title IX civil rights law to eliminate protections for LGBTQ+ students and strengthen rights for those accused of sexual misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Smith's team revised the indictment in August saying it showed the actions alleged in the indictment were carried out by Trump as a political candidate.

From BBC

Portland revised its city charter two years ago.

From Salon

Related Words

• alter
• amend
• compare
• cut
• develop
• improve
• modify
• overhaul
• reconsider
• reexamine
• reorganize
• revamp
• review
• rework
• rewrite
• scrutinize
• tighten
• update
• upgrade