Revision
rɪˈvɪʒən
Definitions
3 meaningsThe process of correcting and improving a text, document, or other work; a changed or amended version.
rɪˈvɪʒən
The act of making corrections or improvements to something.
The editor made several revisions to the manuscript.
💡 Simply: Imagine you wrote a story, but then you read it again and again. A revision is making all the changes to make it perfect – fixing mistakes, adding more detail, and making it super interesting!
👶 For kids: When you read your homework again and fix any mistakes or make it better, that's a revision!
More Examples
The committee is working on a revision of the company's policies.
The document underwent a complete revision before publication.
How It's Used
"Students often submit a second revision of their essays."
"The marketing team requested a revision of the advertising campaign."
"The law underwent several revisions before being passed."
A new or amended edition or version of something.
rɪˈvɪʒən
A new or improved version of something.
The new revision of the product is more efficient.
💡 Simply: Think of a revised toy! It's the same toy, but the company listened to feedback and made it even cooler. That's a revision - the updated version.
👶 For kids: It's like when you get a new version of your favorite game with more fun stuff!
More Examples
The revised edition of the textbook included updated information.
The company released a major revision of its mobile app.
How It's Used
"The latest revision of the software has several new features."
"The author released a revised edition of her novel."
The act of reviewing material that has already been studied.
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The act of studying again something previously learned.
I need to do some revision before the test.
💡 Simply: Imagine you are getting ready for a test. Revision is like going back and re-reading your notes or practicing to remember what you learned!
👶 For kids: When you read your notes again before a test to remember what you learned, that's revision!
More Examples
She dedicated the afternoon to exam revision.
Revision is key to retaining information.
How It's Used
"She spent the weekend doing revision for her exams."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
revisionist history
The reinterpretation of historical events, often with a political agenda.
"Some critics accused the author of writing revisionist history."
From Latin *revisio* ('a looking at again'), from *revidere* ('to look at again'), from *re-* ('again') + *videre* ('to see').
The word 'revision' has been used since the late 14th century to describe the act of looking over something again or making corrections. It gained prominence with the rise of printed materials and the need to improve texts.
Memory tip
Think of a re-vision: seeing something again to make it better.
Word Origin
"a looking at again, review"