Revisable: meaning, definitions and examples

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revisable

 

[ rɪˈvaɪzəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in academic context

Capable of being revised or amended; subject to revision.

Synonyms

correctable, editable, modifiable.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

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Word Description / Examples
revisable

Use 'revisable' when you want to describe something that can be reviewed and changed to improve its quality.

  • The document is revisable, so feel free to suggest any changes
  • This contract is revisable annually based on the client's feedback
editable

Use 'editable' when discussing documents, images, or files that can be modified or changed.

  • This PDF is editable if you have the right software
  • Please make sure the word document is editable before sending it to the team
modifiable

Use 'modifiable' for something that can be altered or customized to meet specific needs or preferences.

  • The car's design is highly modifiable to suit different buyers
  • The software settings are modifiable for each user
correctable

Use 'correctable' when referring to something that can be fixed or corrected, often related to mistakes or errors.

  • Errors in the report are correctable; please make the necessary adjustments
  • The software bug is correctable with the next update

Examples of usage

  • He believed that the manuscript was revisable and could be improved.
  • The teacher provided revisable feedback to the students on their essays.
Context #2 | Adjective

in administrative context

Able to be changed or modified according to need or circumstance.

Synonyms

adjustable, flexible, modifiable.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

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Word Description / Examples
revisable

Appropriate for documents, plans, or items that can be reviewed and amended multiple times.

  • The contract draft is revisable, allowing both parties to suggest changes
adjustable

Used for objects or mechanisms that can be altered to fit different conditions or requirements.

  • The desk chair has an adjustable height to fit various users
flexible

Best for describing things or people that can adapt easily to different situations or changes.

  • Her schedule is flexible, allowing her to take impromptu meetings
modifiable

Used for things that can be changed in form or nature, usually implying a technical or substantial change.

  • The software is modifiable, enabling developers to add new features

Examples of usage

  • The revisable budget allowed for adjustments as needed throughout the year.
  • This policy is revisable to accommodate changes in the industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "revisable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revisável

🇮🇳 संशोधित करने योग्य

🇩🇪 überprüfbar

🇮🇩 dapat direvisi

🇺🇦 такий, що можна переглянути

🇵🇱 możliwy do zmiany

🇯🇵 修正可能な

🇫🇷 révisable

🇪🇸 revisable

🇹🇷 gözden geçirilebilir

🇰🇷 수정 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للتعديل

🇨🇿 revidovatelný

🇸🇰 revidovateľný

🇨🇳 可修改的

🇸🇮 pregleden

🇮🇸 endurskoðanlegur

🇰🇿 қайта қарауға болатын

🇬🇪 გადახედვის შესაძებელი

🇦🇿 yenidən baxıla bilən

🇲🇽 revisable

Etymology

The word 'revisable' originated from the verb 'revise' in the mid-17th century, with the suffix -able added to indicate capability. The term has been used predominantly in academic and administrative contexts to describe things that can be amended, corrected, or modified. Over time, 'revisable' has become a commonly accepted adjective to denote the quality of being subject to revision.

See also: revised, reviser, revising, revision.