Revision

usgb/rɪˈvɪʒn/
noun

The act of improving or altering something previously written or done.

The professor made several revisions to his lecture before presenting it to his students.
Visual representation of "revision" - the act of improving or altering something previously written or done

Often appears as...

  • make a revision
  • consider a revision

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General, Academic

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Improvement Focus

Revision often implies improving content by fixing issues or adding new information.

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Her essay needed a revision for better clarity and coherence.
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Not Just Editing

Revision is more than proofreading; it may involve restructuring or refining ideas.

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He revised his thesis to incorporate the feedback from his advisor.
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Draft Stages

Revision can denote changes in drafts, meaning it’s not the final version yet.

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After her third revision, the draft was almost ready.
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