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.
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The company’s robust performance indicators — including a strong revenue backlog, improving profitability, and double-digit subscription revenue growth — justify a potential upward revision of its valuation multiple.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Winnowing down the names and the number of people to be honored takes months, with the montage that’s played during the telecast undergoing multiple revisions in the weeks and even days leading up to the ceremony, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
For instance, projects with coworkers or clients could need extensive revisions, despite likely nearing deadlines.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Zoom in: The interest earnings and the potential for program revisions allowing governments to retain the funds were among the reasons the county held onto the cash.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Winnowing down the names and the number of people to be honored takes months, with the montage that’s played during the telecast undergoing multiple revisions in the weeks and even days leading up to the ceremony, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
For instance, projects with coworkers or clients could need extensive revisions, despite likely nearing deadlines.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Zoom in: The interest earnings and the potential for program revisions allowing governments to retain the funds were among the reasons the county held onto the cash.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for revision
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revision. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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