revisions

noun

plural of revision
as in changes
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 revisions Its medical-tourism guidance notes that complications and revisions can add to initial costs. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 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 But that hasn't stopped vendors like Asus from putting out revisions to their existing lineups. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 If that reverses—if the revisions get smaller—expect tech stocks to sell off. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026 The latest rationale is that earnings momentum in the chip sector, as reflected in upward EPS estimate revisions, is decelerating. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 The mayor and village trustees’ comments came late Monday during their first public review of a project years in the making — albeit an informal, early evaluation, as plans now face further revisions. — Christopher Placek, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Nelson Greaves wrote the script with revisions by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 Head Start has undergone major revisions under previous administrations, including the largest reduction in funded Head Start slots in program history. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revisions
  1. changes
  2. alterations
  3. differences
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
  • After the rocky start, Saturday night seemed to be going smoother, with a new ticket system and other changes.
    — Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of changes
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
  • The hotel continues to honor the building's textile history, offering guests an alterations service provided by the professionals at Santa Eulalia, the most prestigious tailors in Barcelona.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of alterations
Noun
  • Interestingly, though, when system components have very little temperature difference, the rate of thermal equilibrium is not the same as when the temperature differences are on the higher side.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The question hasn’t dominated the last few weeks of campaigning, with primaries long over and stark differences on Israel between most Democrats and Republicans.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
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“Revisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revisions. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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