revision
rih-VIHZH-uhn
Revision (noun) means the process of reviewing and correcting a piece of work, or the corrected version itself. Example: “After a thorough revision, the report was much clearer and shorter.”
noun
1
The process of reviewing and correcting a piece of work, or the corrected version itself.
"After a thorough revision, the report was much clearer and shorter."
"The editor sent back the manuscript with notes for revision."
"This is the third revision of the design."
2
(British) The activity of studying material again in preparation for an exam.
"Exam revision is easier if you make a timetable early."
"My brother has revision classes after school every Tuesday."
"She spent all of Sunday doing revision for her history exam."
How to use revision
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the act of correcting/improving work, or (in British English) exam study.
UK vs US
British speakers say "doing revision"; Americans would say "studying" instead.
Common pairings
do revision
a revised edition
undergo revision
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Word forms
- Plural
- revisions
- Third person singular
- revisions
- Past tense
- revisioned
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Etymology
Borrowed from French révision, from Latin revisio, "a seeing again".
Related words
Rhymes for revision
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “revision” mean?
The word “revision” means the process of reviewing and correcting a piece of work, or the corrected version itself. In plain terms, either the act of correcting/improving work, or (in British English) exam study.
How do you pronounce “revision”?
“Revision” is pronounced rih-VIHZH-uhn (/ɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “revision” in a sentence?
Here is “revision” used in a sentence: “The editor sent back the manuscript with notes for revision.”
What part of speech is “revision”?
“Revision” is a noun.
Where does the word “revision” come from?
The word “revision” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French révision, from Latin revisio, "a seeing again".
Is “revision” a common word?
“Revision” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “revision” have?
“Revision” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of reviewing and correcting a piece of work, or the corrected version itself.
What is the difference between revision and editing?
Revision refers to the broader process of reviewing and correcting a piece of work, or the corrected version itself, while editing often focuses more narrowly on fixing grammar, style, and clarity within that revision process. Revision can involve rethinking structure and content, whereas editing is typically a later, more detailed pass.
What does revision mean in British English?
In British English, revision commonly refers to the activity of studying material again in preparation for an exam, such as "doing revision" before a test. This usage is less common in American English, where "studying" or "reviewing" is more typical.
What is a revision in writing or editing work?
A revision is either the process of reviewing and correcting a piece of work or the corrected version itself, such as a second draft of an essay or document. Writers often go through multiple revisions before a final version is complete.
