revision
noun · verb
Simple meaning
The action or process of reviewing, editing and amending.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
reevizhuhnSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹiˈvɪʒən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
“It would require a drastic revision of his opinion.”
The action or process of reviewing, editing and amending.
uncountable
The process of revising
countable
A changed edition, or new version; a modification.
countable
A story corrected or expanded by a writer commissioned by the original author.
UKAustraliaNew Zealand
The action or process of reviewing something previously learned, especially one′s notes in preparation for a test or examination.
verb
To provide with a new vision.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
Used this way, revision is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“It would require a drastic revision of his opinion.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “revision of …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Nearby words
- revisal , rarer, so it draws attention
Natural pattern: revision of …
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More ways to use revision
- “It would require a drastic revision of his opinion.”noun
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Word Family
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Word family
Words built from the same root.
A Communist who tries to rewrite Marxism to justify a retreat from the revolutionary position.
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Sense: revising
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