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revision Definition

re·vi·sion (ri viz̸h′ən)

noun

  1. act, process, or work of revising
  2. the result of this; revised form or version, as of a book, manuscript, etc.

Etymology: LL revisio

revision Related Forms

re·vi′·sion·ar′y adjective or re·vi′·sional

revision Synonyms

revision

n.

revisal, correction, editing, redaction, reediting, updating, update, overhauling, amendment, emendation, improvement, alteration, change, reconsideration, reexamination, review, rectifying, rectification, polishing, restyling, rewriting, rewrite, revised version, new edition.

revision Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • undergo: The law is currently undergoing revision to close a rather strange loophole.
  • propose: We go on to consider how UK coastal waters may fare under the proposed revisions to the EC Bathing Water Directive.
  • initiate: The Agency will initiate revision and, in collaboration with the subject community, will make arrangements for any necessary modifications to the statement.

Converse of subject

bind: You are bound by such revisions and should therefore visit this page to review the current Rules from time to time.

Adjective modifier

  • minor: The candidate should make such minor revisions within one month.
  • continual: This page is under continual revision, so please come back soon!
  • radical: Statutory control over the materials used in the manufacture of tobacco products finally ceased with a radical revision of the tax system in 1978.
  • subsequent: I was involved in the development of the first HSC Code, and in each subsequent revision.

Modifies a noun

  • timetable: So I feel organized, even if it is only that pseudo ' revision timetable ' type of organized.
  • rev: Set the state attribute of the revision rev to state.
  • quiz: An easy to use revision guide complete with exam style questions, revision quizzes and a few useful reminders.
  • aid: Students can use the package as a revision aid or as support material in the case of their own or their teacher's absence.
  • guide: Writing: fiction, Years 5 and 6. KS2 English test revision guide for Years 5 and 6. Pupil books cost £ 4.50 each.

Noun used with modifier

  • bibliography: Bibliography Revision 1.6 ( by nodine ) Added the year to the citation strings.
  • A-level: You'll find everything you need to plan for spring and Easter, including Language & Ski courses and A-level Revision courses.
  • exam: Exam Revision: Do you need more material to revise for the exam?
  • draft: The draft revision of PN 16 is being published for consultation jointly by the APB and the BBA.

Preposition: of

genus: References Bosmans, R. 1997 Revision of the genus Zodarion Walckenaer, 1833, part II.