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Definition revision in American English

revision noun

noun
/rɪˈvɪʒ(ə)n/
1

the process of changing, improving, or making additions to something such as a plan, law, or piece of writing

Example

He intends to undertake a major revision of the constitution.

Example

The article, of course, is subject to revision by the editors.

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1.1

a change, improvement, or addition that someone makes to something

Example

A total of 24 revisions to the draft amendment were proposed.

1.2

something that has been changed, improved, or added to

Example

A major revision will be published in June.

Example

She's working on a revision of her original opera.

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2

the work of studying for an examination

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Definition revision in American English