revise
rih-VYZ
Revise (verb) means to change or correct something, especially a piece of writing, in order to improve it. Example: “She revised the essay twice before handing it in.”
verb
1
To change or correct something, especially a piece of writing, in order to improve it.
"She revised the essay twice before handing it in."
"The airline revised its policy after customer complaints."
2
To study material again, especially to prepare for an exam.
"He spent the weekend revising for his chemistry test."
How to use revise
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo go back over something to correct, improve, or restudy it.
UK vs US
In British English, "revise" commonly means studying for an exam. American English usually uses "study" or "review" for that meaning instead.
Common pairings
revise an essay
revise for an exam
revised edition
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Word forms
- Plural
- revises
- Third person singular
- revises
- Past tense
- revised
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She _____ the essay twice before handing it in.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French réviser, from Latin reviso, "to look at again" — from re- plus viso, "to view".
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What does “revise” mean?
The word “revise” means to change or correct something, especially a piece of writing, in order to improve it. In plain terms, to go back over something to correct, improve, or restudy it.
How do you pronounce “revise”?
“Revise” is pronounced rih-VYZ (/ɹɪˈvaɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “revise” in a sentence?
Here is “revise” used in a sentence: “She revised the essay twice before handing it in.”
What part of speech is “revise”?
“Revise” is a verb.
Where does the word “revise” come from?
The word “revise” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Middle French réviser, from Latin reviso, "to look at again" — from re- plus viso, "to view".
Is “revise” a common word?
“Revise” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “revise” have?
“Revise” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to change or correct something, especially a piece of writing, in order to improve it.
