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revise
[ri-vahyz]
verb (used with object)
to amend or alter.
to revise one's opinion.
Synonyms: , ,to alter something already written or printed, in order to make corrections, improve, or update.
to revise a manuscript.
British.to review (previously studied materials) in preparation for an examination.
noun
an act of revising.
a revised form of something; revision.
Printing.a proof sheet taken after alterations have been made, for further examination or correction.
revise
/ ɪˈɪ /
verb
(tr) to change, alter, or amend
to revise one's opinion
to reread (a subject or notes on it) so as to memorize it, esp in preparation for an examination
(tr) to prepare a new version or edition of (a previously printed work)
noun
the act, process, or result of revising; revision
Other Word Forms
- revisable adjective
- revisible adjective
- revisability noun
- reviser noun
- revisor noun
- prerevise verb (used with object)
- ˈ adjective
- ˈ noun
- ˈ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of revise1
Example Sentences
The Met Office has revised an early weather warning for thunderstorms in Wales and parts of England on Saturday, reducing the affected area to parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
"It has helped us revise the tyrannosaur family tree and rewrite what we know about the evolution of tyrannosaurs," she added.
The number of jobs to be cut had therefore been revised down to 78.
Under the revised policy, nine million pensioners in England and Wales with an annual income of £35,000 or less will receive the payment this winter.
The US president said the list could be revised if "material improvements" were made, while other countries could be added as "threats emerge around the world".
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