revision
noun
re·vi·sion
ri-ˈvi-zhən 
1
a
: an act of revising
b
: a result of revising : alteration
2
: a revised version
Examples of revision in a Sentence
This edition is filled with revisions.
A revision of the theory will be necessary.
They made revisions to the book.
The teacher gave me some suggestions for revision.
This is the original version, not the revision.
Here is my revision of the paragraph.
Recent Examples on the Web
The best storytelling requires revision.
—
Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Health officials said that the revisions to the childhood immunization recommendations will not affect access to the vaccines or their coverage by insurance companies, per The New York Times.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Had the commissioners denied the application, the church could have appealed the decision to the Boise City Council, or waited a year to come back before P&Z with revisions.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
This material presents information through the date indicated, reflecting the author’s current expectations, and is subject to revision by the author, though the author is under no obligation to do so.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revision. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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