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revise
[ ri-vahyz ]
verb (used with object)
- to amend or alter:
to revise one's opinion.
- to alter something already written or printed, in order to make corrections, improve, or update:
to revise a manuscript.
- British. to review (previously studied materials) in preparation for an examination.
noun
- an act of revising.
- a revised form of something; revision.
- Printing. a proof sheet taken after alterations have been made, for further examination or correction.
revise
/ rɪˈvaɪz /
verb
- tr to change, alter, or amend
to revise one's opinion
- to reread (a subject or notes on it) so as to memorize it, esp in preparation for an examination
- tr to prepare a new version or edition of (a previously printed work)
noun
- 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
Word History and Origins
Origin of revise1
Example Sentences
But recent events, such as the Budget and now a higher-than-expected inflation rate, mean the markets have revised their predictions for when and how often those cuts will come.
This had been revised down from an estimate of 100,000 made "at the time of the original policy decision," she added.
It is set to announce a revised version of its new farm subsidy scheme next week.
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.
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.
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