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 Word Forms

• revisional adjective
• revisionary adjective
• nonrevision noun
• prerevision noun
• prorevision 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

The new report also included a revision that showed a significant loss of jobs in June.

From Salon

Speaking to broadcaster CNBC, White House economic adviser Kevin Hasset conceded that the August jobs numbers were "disappointing" but said he expected revisions in future months would present a better picture.

From BBC

Meanwhile, in 2016, the United States signed onto a revision to the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, naming internet access a fundamental human right with ties to the right to education.

From Los Angeles Times

Bihar, set to vote in a key state election later this year, has been in the middle of a heated controversy over a recent revision of electoral rolls.

From BBC

Either revisions have to be done on the soccer field or a new starting point for races has to be created.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• alteration 
• amendment 
• improvement 
• modification 
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• review