Revise
/rɪˈvaɪz/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo re-examine and change or improve something, especially written material.
/rɪˈvaɪz/
To re-examine and make changes to something.
I need to revise my essay before I submit it.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're writing a story, but you're not quite happy with it. Revising is like going back and making the story better – changing words, adding details, and fixing mistakes. Like when you re-watch a movie to catch details you missed the first time!
👶 For kids: To look at something again and make it better, like fixing a drawing or fixing a story.
More Examples
The company revised its marketing strategy.
Can you revise this document for grammar and clarity?
How It's Used
"Students must revise their notes before the exam."
"The editor asked me to revise the manuscript."
"The law was revised to include new regulations."
To study something again, especially for an exam.
/rɪˈvaɪz/
To study for an exam.
She spent the entire evening revising for the test.
💡 Simply: When you revise for a test, it's like giving your brain a quick refresher course on everything you need to know. You're going over your notes and practice questions to make sure you remember everything.
👶 For kids: To look at your schoolwork again to get ready for a test.
More Examples
The students started revising their materials the week before the exam.
He needs to revise the material to prepare.
How It's Used
"I'm going to revise for my history exam this weekend."
From Latin *revisere* 'to look at again,' from *re-* 'again' + *visere* 'to look at'.
The word 'revise' has been used since the 14th century, initially meaning 'to look at or view again'. Its application to study and writing improvements developed later.
Memory tip
Think of re-visioning, where you look at something again with a fresh perspective.
Word Origin
"to look at again"