revision

noun

re·​vi·​sion ri-ˈvi-zhən How to pronounce revision (audio)
1
a
: an act of revising
b
: a result of revising : alteration
2
: a revised version
revisionary adjective

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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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of revision was in 1611

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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revision. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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revision

noun
re·​vi·​sion ri-ˈvizh-ən How to pronounce revision (audio)
1
: an act of revising (as an essay)
2
: a revised version
revisionary adjective

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