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revise Definition

re·vise (ri vīz′)

transitive verb -·vised′, -·vis′·ing

  1. to read over carefully and correct, improve, or update where necessary to revise a manuscript, a revised edition of a book
  2. to change or amend to revise tax rates

Etymology: Fr reviser < L revisere < re-, back + visere, to survey, freq. of videre, to see: see vision

noun

  1. a revising or a revised form of something; revision
  2. Printing a proof taken after corrections have been made, for looking over or correcting again

revise Related Forms
re·vis′al noun re·vis′er noun or re·vi′·sor
revise Synonyms

revise

v.

reconsider, rewrite, redraft, edit, correct, reexamine, review, look over, change, alter, rework, improve, amend, develop, compare, scan, scrutinize, overhaul, revamp, update; see also edit 1.

revise Usage Examples

Object

  • edition: Little Gem Guide: a revised edition will be ready in August.
  • version: A revised version of the Code was approved on 5 July 2000.
  • timetable: Chair of the Assembly, Nick Skellett will write to ministers making the case for the revised timetable.
  • draft: Covering the same eight themes, the revised draft ran to 61 paragraphs.
  • guidance: Finally - there are several new points to note in the revised bidding guidance, please read it carefully.
  • proposal: Fence at 52, North Acre Mr Barber reported that he has written to Planning about the revised proposals.

Adjective complement

  • manual: DETR website to be referred to in revised manual.

Modifying Another Word

  • downwards: Forecasts for incremental global oil demand in 2006 have again been revised downwards in June.
  • substantially: It was then substantially revised inside and out in 2000 to make it less ugly.
  • extensively: The new edition has been thoroughly and extensively revised and updated.
  • upwards: This figure would have been considerably higher had these consent levels not been revised upwards in the 1980s.
  • periodically: They will be reviewed and revised periodically in the light of experience and new developments.
  • thoroughly: Pilot schools have also provided significant feedback on all the teaching resources, which have been thoroughly revised.

Infinitive complement

  • reflect: I recommend that the Guidance to the Codes is revised to reflect best practice on credit checks within the industry.
  • incorporate: Plans for the increased stadium seating are being revised to incorporate recommendations from the emergency services.
  • warn: Deposits and special requests ( 2002 conditions ) 1(N ) Revised to warn consumers to read the booking conditions before making a booking.
  • accommodate: The editorial conference structure will be completely revised to accommodate the new ways of working.

Present participle complement

  • exist: Provides users with the ability to revise existing knowledge or learn new material.

Preposition: in

  • light: The SD may ask for a proposal to be revised in the light of the referees ' comments.

Preposition: for

  • exam: Then there's all the everyday stuff like remembering where you put your car keys, not missing anniversaries, or revising for exams.