English · Word Candidate

revision

/ɹɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: revisions · revisioning · revisioned

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The process of revising: — The action or process of reviewing, editing and amending.

Noun

Examples

Revision can turn a passable paper into an excellent one and change an excellent one into a radiant one.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The process of revising: — The action or process of reviewing something previously learned, especially one′s notes in preparation for a test or examination.

NounRegister: UK

Examples

All that last minute revision really paid off in the exam! I got top marks!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To provide with a new vision.

Verb

Examples

What philosophy needs is to be revisioned with a more hopeful, engaged inspirational point of view.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “revision” mean?

The process of revising: — The action or process of reviewing, editing and amending.

Is “revision” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.