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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Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 June 2025
While revisions are usually made after the director’s cut is submitted (unless the filmmaker has a deal guaranteeing them final cut on the project), the director’s cut can later be released for fans who want to compare it against what was released in theaters or on streaming.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 June 2025
The Senate is making several revisions to the sprawling One Big, Beautiful Bill, with a vote expected next week.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2025
In a slightly more optimistic take, though, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said Monday that the recent upward revision to first-quarter output data could push the figure for 2025 above zero.
—Dave Levinthal, Fortune, 16 June 2025
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revision. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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