revision
noun
re·vi·sion
ri-ˈvi-zhən 
1
a
: an act of revising
b
: a result of revising : alteration
2
: a revised version
Synonyms
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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An internal email obtained by Spotlight on Maryland revealed one school system official responded to concerns from board member Terri Kocher with claims that a revision to the Patriot Program was necessary to boost equity and address concerns from the local teacher union.
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Patrick Hauf, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
Mayor Bill Wells was the only member to object to any revisions.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
On his first day back in office, Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling all DEI mandates and policies, calling for a review and revision of existing employment practices, union contracts, and training programs.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
These regulatory revisions arrive at a turbulent juncture in the relationship between drivers and the FIA, with many questioning the leadership of FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Patrick Hauf, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
Mayor Bill Wells was the only member to object to any revisions.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
On his first day back in office, Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling all DEI mandates and policies, calling for a review and revision of existing employment practices, union contracts, and training programs.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
These regulatory revisions arrive at a turbulent juncture in the relationship between drivers and the FIA, with many questioning the leadership of FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revision. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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