revision

noun

re·​vi·​sion ri-ˈvi-zhən 

1

a

: an act of revising

b

: a result of revising : alteration

2

: a revised version

revisionary

ri-ˈvi-zhə-ˌner-ē 

adjective

Synonyms

• alteration
• change
• difference
• modification
• redoing
• refashioning
• remaking
• remodeling
• revamping
• review
• revise
• reworking
• variation

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

In a July 2024 revision of FIS Alpine Ski World Cup rules, FIS added a wild card option that guarantees returning World Cup racers a starting position after the top 30; in St. Moritz, Vonn will have No. 31. —Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

Even with the newest revisions, the legislation still faces criticism from some groups in LGBTQ+, civil rights and digital privacy circles. —Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024

The revision suggests 2024 was yet another shocker year in which the U.S. economy surprised to the upside, as other major nations grappled with sluggish growth. —Courtenay Brown, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024

So consumers can expect an even higher increase through the next revision. —Michael Kan, PCMAG, 16 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

revision

noun

re·​vi·​sion ri-ˈvizh-ən 

1

: an act of revising (as an essay)

2

: a revised version

revisionary

-ˈvizh-ə-ˌner-ē 

adjective