revision

noun
UK: /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/
US: /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

  1. The act of changing or improving something.

    1. My revision improved the essay score significantly.
    2. The manager requested a thorough revision of the project proposal document.

  2. A new version of something that has been changed or improved.

    1. This is the latest revision of our policy.
    2. The second revision incorporated all the feedback received from the users.

  3. The process of studying again something you have already learned.

    1. I need to do some revision for my test.
    2. Exam revision requires focused effort and dedicated study sessions every week.

Synonyms

review correction study alteration amendment
revision verb

  1. To change or correct something, usually a piece of writing.

    1. I will revise my essay tonight for class.
    2. The author had to revise the entire manuscript before publication date.

  2. To study material again in order to prepare for an examination.

    1. She will revise her notes before the exam.
    2. Students often revise collaboratively in study groups for better results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "revision" in English means: The act of changing or improving something., A new version of something that has been changed or improved., The process of studying again something you have already learned..

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

Synonyms for "revision": review, correction, study, alteration, amendment.

Example usage of "revision": "My revision improved the essay score significantly.". More examples on the page.