recension

noun

re·​cen·​sion ri-ˈsen(t)-shən 

1

: a critical revision of a text

2

: a text established by critical revision

Examples of recension in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In its final recension in 1744, it was called Giambattista Vico’s Principles of New Science Concerning the Common Nature of Nations. —John Ganz, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024

In contrast, the Islamic State sought to recast political Islam in its recension as entirely continuous with premodern classical Islamic political governance. —New York Times, 12 May 2020

Word History

Etymology

Latin recension-, recensio enumeration, from recensēre to review, from re- + censēre to assess, tax — more at censor

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1