revision

noun

ri-ˈvi-zhən How to pronounce revision (audio)
Definition of revisionnext
as in alteration
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 revision But making this dynamic of presentation, analysis, critique and revision explicit helps to build respect toward others. — Deborah Mower, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 Trust in the category is the scarce resource, and the SFDR revision was written to rebuild it with clearer and stricter definitions. — Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Justin Sullivan / Getty Images The report also included sharp downward revisions for prior months. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 2 July 2026 After some revisions, the Continental Congress on July 2 voted to accept the declaration of our national sovereignty. — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for revision
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revision
  1. alteration
  2. change
  3. difference
  4. modification
  5. revise
  6. amendment
Noun
  • The Fish and Wildlife Service says habitat alteration has reduced its range and abundance, because the butterflies need specific food plants and places to live and grow during critical stages of their life cycle.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • This data can be helpful in tracking changes in body composition due to alterations in patient diet, exercise level, or drug treatments.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of alteration
Noun
  • Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Valerie Castile spoke Monday night about many changes inspired by her son’s death.
    — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
Definition of change
Noun
  • There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Heavy Cream The biggest difference between half-and-half and heavy cream is the amount of fat.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of difference
Noun
  • The modification also attracted the attention of his HOA, which filed a lawsuit.
    — Michele Gile, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • Specifically, policymakers cite the importance of more preventive care in addition to lifestyle modifications such as a better diet and more exercise that improve health independent of healthcare provision.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of modification
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  • Districts make major decisions in the winter and spring, often before the Governor’s January proposal, before the May revise, and always before the final state budget is approved.
    — Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
  • Tuesday’s rally came as lawmakers prepare to receive Newsom’s May revise of his January budget proposal, which takes in changes to state revenues over the first half of the year.
    — Andrew Graham April 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of revise
Noun
  • There's no realistic way that a constitutional amendment that controversial — which requires two-thirds approval from both chambers and three-fourths of the states to ratify — could pass in this Congress.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • This proposed constitutional amendment was placed on the ballot by state lawmakers.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of amendment

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