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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The increase in cost ratio is due to project cost budget revisions and a mix of lower-margin projects. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024 This material presents information through the date indicated, reflecting the author’s current expectations, and is subject to revision by the author, though the author is under no obligation to do so. Katie Stockton, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 This clarity accelerates the development cycle, minimizing the likelihood of misunderstandings that often result in expensive revisions. Tina Gada, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 However, that gets smoothed out in later revisions as response rates improve with the additional time. Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for revision 

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 28 Nov. 2024.

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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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