Revision: meaning, definitions and examples

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revision

 

[ rɪˈvɪʒən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

academic

A process of reviewing, studying, or memorizing material, especially in preparation for a test or exam.

Synonyms

memorization, review, study

Examples of usage

  • During the revision period, students spend hours going over their notes.
  • She dedicated the entire weekend to revision for the upcoming final exam.
Context #2 | Noun

writing

The act of editing and improving a piece of writing, such as an essay or manuscript.

Synonyms

editing, improvement, rewriting

Examples of usage

  • After receiving feedback, the author made several revisions to the novel.
  • The revision process involved restructuring the entire document.
Context #3 | Noun

legal

The process of amending or altering a legal document or contract.

Synonyms

alteration, amendment, modification

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer suggested a revision to the terms of the agreement.
  • After negotiations, both parties agreed on a revision to the contract.

Translations

Translations of the word "revision" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revisão

🇮🇳 संशोधन

🇩🇪 Überarbeitung

🇮🇩 revisi

🇺🇦 перегляд

🇵🇱 rewizja

🇯🇵 改訂 (かいてい)

🇫🇷 révision

🇪🇸 revisión

🇹🇷 revizyon

🇰🇷 수정 (修正)

🇸🇦 مراجعة

🇨🇿 revize

🇸🇰 revízia

🇨🇳 修订 (xiūdìng)

🇸🇮 revizija

🇮🇸 endurskoðun

🇰🇿 қайта қарау

🇬🇪 გადახედვა

🇦🇿 təftiş

🇲🇽 revisión

Etymology

The word 'revision' originated from the Latin word 'revisio', which means 'a seeing again' or 'reconsideration'. It first appeared in English in the late 16th century. The concept of revision has been essential in education, writing, and legal fields to ensure accuracy, improvement, and compliance with standards. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various contexts beyond its original meaning of reviewing or amending.

See also: revisable, revised, reviser, revising.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,749, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.