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revision

[ri-vizh-uhn] / rɪˈvɪʒ ən /
NOUN
change; rewriting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alteration amendment improvement modification reconsideration reexamination review
STRONG
correction editing emendation homework polish rectification redaction redraft rescript retrospect retrospection revisal revise updating
WEAK
afterlight overhauling recension rectifying reediting restyling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
worsening

Example Sentences

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It had pushed for a revision in favour of the vice-president being jointly elected with the president, rather than appointed.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

A chief US demand is revision of the WTO's fundamental "most favoured nation" principle, which aims to extend any trade advantage granted to one country to all trade partners.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

This rule has gone through a lot of debate and revision over the years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The revision was unwelcome news for home-builder stocks—but all hope may not be lost for 2026 home sales.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Suddenly everything I wrote seemed in need of revision.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.