revision

noun

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

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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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Many discussion drafts undergo substantial revision or never reach enactment. — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Since military prototypes often undergo multiple design revisions, such modifications are considered a normal part of the aircraft development process. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026 One thing that might be over — or at least greatly diminished — will be submissions for the supporting acting categories for limited series/movie next year if the academy makes this revision permanent. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 One 2022 study found that more than half of the patients who traveled abroad for discount cosmetic surgery ended up needing further treatment at home, such as wound care, removal of surgical objects and surgery revisions. — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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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
-ˈvizh-ə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce revision (audio)
adjective

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