revision
noun
re·vi·sion
ri-ˈvi-zhən 
1
a
: an act of revising
b
: a result of revising : alteration
2
: a revised version
Examples of revision in a Sentence
This edition is filled with revisions.
A revision of the theory will be necessary.
They made revisions to the book.
The teacher gave me some suggestions for revision.
This is the original version, not the revision.
Here is my revision of the paragraph.
Recent Examples on the Web
Taiwan welcomed the revision as a sign of U.S. support.
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Christian Shepherd The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 18 Feb. 2025
In recent years, tech policy advocates in the United States have suggested many ways to check this power, from stronger antitrust rules, to Section 230 revisions, to mandating algorithmic transparency from social media platforms and AI developers.
—Lawrence Norden, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
Environmental groups backed the bill Tuesday, but some urged revisions to make sure the measure would cover other potential types of development.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
Written by Connor McIntyre with revisions by Billy Ray, the crime thriller concerns a mayoral candidate and his wife whose son is kidnapped.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025
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Christian Shepherd The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 18 Feb. 2025
In recent years, tech policy advocates in the United States have suggested many ways to check this power, from stronger antitrust rules, to Section 230 revisions, to mandating algorithmic transparency from social media platforms and AI developers.
—Lawrence Norden, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
Environmental groups backed the bill Tuesday, but some urged revisions to make sure the measure would cover other potential types of development.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
Written by Connor McIntyre with revisions by Billy Ray, the crime thriller concerns a mayoral candidate and his wife whose son is kidnapped.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revision. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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