revise

verb
UK: /rɪˈvaɪz/
US: /rɪˈvaɪz/

  1. To change something in order to improve it.

    1. I need to revise my essay before handing it in.
    2. The author had to revise her novel to fit the publisher's requirements.

  2. To study again something you have already learned.

    1. I have to revise for my history test tomorrow.
    2. Students often revise their notes before a big exam to refresh their memory.

  3. To officially change a law, decision, or plan.

    1. The city council will revise the parking regulations soon.
    2. The company had to revise its budget after unexpected losses during the quarter.

Synonyms

amend review modify alter study correct edit
revise noun

  1. The act of revising something.

    1. The revise of the document took several hours to complete.
    2. After a complete revise, the new edition of textbook was much clearer and more helpful.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "revise" in English means: To change something in order to improve it., To study again something you have already learned., To officially change a law, decision, or plan..

The phonetic transcription of "revise" is /rɪˈvaɪz/ in British English and /rɪˈvaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "revise": amend, review, modify, alter, study, correct, edit.

Example usage of "revise": "I need to revise my essay before handing it in.". More examples on the page.