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Synonyms & Similar Words
amendment
modification
alteration
change
edit
rewriting
redoing
reworking
overhaul
reform
transformation
renovation
restatement
reexamination
reassessment
reevaluation
update
upgrading
improvement
enhancement
refinement
perfection
correction
rectification
revisioning
reformulation
rephrasing
reinterpretation
retranslation
transmutation
metamorphosis
conversion
renovation
revitalization
renewal
rebirth
Meaning of Revision
The primary meaning of the word "revision" is the act of revising or editing something, especially a text, to make corrections, improvements, or updates.
Definitions
- The act of revising or editing something, especially a text, to make corrections, improvements, or updates
- A revised version of a text, document, or other work
- The process of re-examining or re-assessing something, such as a decision, policy, or idea
Etymology of Revision
The word "revision" comes from the Latin "revisio", which means "a seeing again" or "a re-examination"
The Latin "revisio" is derived from "revidere", which means "to see again" or "to look back"
The word "revision" has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the act of revising or editing a text, and has since expanded to include other meanings, such as the process of re-examining or re-assessing something
Example Uses
- The author spent several months working on the revision of her novel before submitting it to the publisher
- The company is undergoing a revision of its business strategy to stay competitive in the market
- The student had to do a revision of her essay after receiving feedback from her teacher
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
finality
completion
perfection
irreversibility
irrevocability
immutability
unchangeability
inflexibility
rigidity
stubbornness
obstinacy
persistence
continuity
stability
permanence
constancy
invariability
unalterability
indestructibility
irreformability
uncorrectability