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the act, process, or result of making different
a finicky author who makes countless revisions before submitting a work for publication
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Recent Examples of revision
On June 1, 2024, the World Health Assembly adopted a major revision to its International Health Regulations (IHR), which ensure early detection and reporting of disease outbreaks and scientific exchange.
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Lawrence O. Gostin, Scientific American, 8 Jan. 2025
The state added 3,900 private-sector jobs in November, but an October revision showed 1,000 fewer jobs were added than previously reported.
—J.d. Davidson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Jan. 2025
The House rules package for the 119th Congress was posted this week, and the first step in its order of business is a bill that would bring about Title IX revisions that would only allow athletes to compete in the gender category that they were assigned at birth.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025
The only remaining hurdle is a revision to Canada Soccer’s deal with CSB.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Lawrence O. Gostin, Scientific American, 8 Jan. 2025
The state added 3,900 private-sector jobs in November, but an October revision showed 1,000 fewer jobs were added than previously reported.
—J.d. Davidson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Jan. 2025
The House rules package for the 119th Congress was posted this week, and the first step in its order of business is a bill that would bring about Title IX revisions that would only allow athletes to compete in the gender category that they were assigned at birth.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025
The only remaining hurdle is a revision to Canada Soccer’s deal with CSB.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revision
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Williamson downplayed how much extra attention he’s put into his hamstrings over the past few months, but the slight alterations in his routine were already showing Tuesday night.William Guillory, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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In the next five years, the 102-year-old stadium is going to undergo some significant alterations intended to improve fan experience while retaining the venue’s National Historic Landmark status.Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Once these changes take effect, the average state minimum wage is set to grow from $10.69 in 2024 to $11.18.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The big change is in the share of cases being dismissed — which has risen sharply, from 41% to 62%.Zellnor Myrie, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Sorensen said any water utility that serves an area with large differences in elevation will have similar limitations.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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What’s the difference between canister and compressor ice cream makers?Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 10 Jan. 2025
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By late 2015, the otherwise down-at-the-heels Quebec shipyard was awarded a contract for modification of the MV Asterix, an auxiliary replenishment vessel.Craig Hooper, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Focus on healthy lifestyle modifications rather than sudden drops in body weight.3 Prognosis and Life Expectancy The prognosis for people with biliary colic is generally good with appropriate treatment.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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Willie Mays and Hank Aaron, for two, played in the Negro Leagues, if briefly, and their stats have been added to the revise.Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2024
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Previously the chair of the judiciary and public safety committee, Allen has recently led bills to make D.C.’s vote-by-mail system permanent, revise D.C.’s criminal code and make bus trips free in the city.Michael Brice-Saddler, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2023
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The Senate will vote on amendments to the bill, which may include removing language related to state attorneys general.Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
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Aldermen voted 39-11 to table the vote on an amendment from Southwest Side Alds.Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revision. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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