revise

[ri-vahyz]

verb (used with object)

revised, revising 

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

Other Word Forms

• revisable adjective
• reviser noun
• revisal noun
• revisible adjective
• revisability noun
• revisor noun
• prerevise verb (used with object)

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

The group has issued its own immunization schedule for children, and noted that it does not endorse the CDC’s revised child immunization schedule.

From Los Angeles Times

RCT council said it was "reviewing the effects" of the revised system, and it will take "necessary practical steps" where required.

From BBC

Its latest release revises most of the retail sales data for the past year.

From BBC

Officials in Lisbon had initially put the death toll at 17, however that number was later revised down to 16 after they discovered a person who died in hospital overnight had been counted twice.

From BBC

But the CCN has since revised its analysis and now says the reorganisation could make no savings and actually cost money in some scenarios.

From BBC

Related Words

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