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.
Recent Examples on the Web
But while revisions could be coming, state lawyers Thursday argued that an appeals court should reject a Leon County circuit judge’s ruling that would force changes in the financial impact statement.
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Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024
Historical revisions lifted beginning stocks +493,000 bales to 81.0 million.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2024
The surgery was a revision for Strider, who had Tommy John surgery in 2019.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2024
The district's corrective action plan approved Thursday included some revisions by DPI after MPS submitted a draft plan Tuesday.
—Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2024
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Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024
Historical revisions lifted beginning stocks +493,000 bales to 81.0 million.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2024
The surgery was a revision for Strider, who had Tommy John surgery in 2019.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2024
The district's corrective action plan approved Thursday included some revisions by DPI after MPS submitted a draft plan Tuesday.
—Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2024
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revision. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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