revision

noun

ri-ˈvi-zhən How to pronounce revision (audio)
Definition of revisionnext
as in alteration
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 Aldis Hodge and Wunmi Mosaku were previously announced to star in the movie that has a script from Nelson Greaves, with revisions by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 The exercise is well within the powers of the Election Commission; the last such revision was conducted between 2002 and 2004. — Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026 In a phone interview, L'Anse Creuse Superintendent Keith Howell said that principals have to make decisions all the time about how to manage situations, and that last Friday night turned out well because of the revision to the first notice. — Heath Kalb, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 But that hasn't stopped vendors like Asus from putting out revisions to their existing lineups. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revision
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revision
  1. alteration
  2. change
  3. difference
  4. modification
  5. revise
  6. amendment
Noun
  • Recently, the Griffin MSI also announced plans for alterations to the North Portico where the main entrance has always been, in the form of a welcome hall.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • These bridal redesigns start at £600, with simple alteration projects closer to £200.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of alteration
Noun
  • The electronic shelf labels make frequent changes easier but don't necessarily lead to higher prices during periods of strong demand.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Among the recommendations is a change that would change the village’s single-family residential districts to neighborhood residential districts, potentially opening them up to multi-unit housing.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of change
Noun
  • These functions can obscure crucial differences in how these activities are designed to reward users; a relatively small parlay wager can offer the possibility of an outsized, immediate payout if multiple outcomes occur.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The major difference is the old North Flag had a power reserve indicator, whereas the new one ditches that in favor of a GMT complication.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of difference
Noun
  • Diplomats in Haiti had raised concerns about the modifications ahead of publication.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The latest contract modification will add two craft to the Navy’s ongoing procurement program, supporting its efforts to maintain and strengthen the capabilities required for modern amphibious operations.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of modification
Noun
  • Districts make major decisions in the winter and spring, often before the Governor’s January proposal, before the May revise, and always before the final state budget is approved.
    — Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
  • Tuesday’s rally came as lawmakers prepare to receive Newsom’s May revise of his January budget proposal, which takes in changes to state revenues over the first half of the year.
    — Andrew Graham April 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of revise
Noun
  • The amendment would make no practical change to how North Carolinians vote, said Marcus Gadson, an associate professor of law at the UNC School of Government.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
  • For calendar-year companies, that means the 2026 audit is the first audit subject to those amendments.
    — Jacqueline DeStefano-Tangorra, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of amendment

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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revision. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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