revision
noun
re·vi·sion
ri-ˈvi-zhən 
1
a
: an act of revising
b
: a result of revising : alteration
2
: a revised version
Synonyms
Examples of revision in a Sentence
This edition is filled with revisions.
A revision of the theory will be necessary.
They made revisions to the book.
The teacher gave me some suggestions for revision.
This is the original version, not the revision.
Here is my revision of the paragraph.
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The initial estimate for the final quarter of 2024 suggests a further contraction of 0.1 percent, though this figure remains subject to revision as more detailed data for December becomes available.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
However, job statistics for last year are expected to be revised down when annual revisions are reported in March.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
In addition to the payroll gain for December, there were only modest net downward revisions of 8,000 jobs to the previous two payroll figures, with a 7,000 job revision higher in October but a 15,000 job revision lower for November.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Rezoning for a 229-lot, 80-acre subdivision is heading to the Portage City Council for approval after months of revisions to the plan.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
However, job statistics for last year are expected to be revised down when annual revisions are reported in March.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
In addition to the payroll gain for December, there were only modest net downward revisions of 8,000 jobs to the previous two payroll figures, with a 7,000 job revision higher in October but a 15,000 job revision lower for November.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Rezoning for a 229-lot, 80-acre subdivision is heading to the Portage City Council for approval after months of revisions to the plan.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revision. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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