verb
revise
To study previously learned material in preparation for an exam.
She revises for tomorrow's biology exam by rereading her notes.
Etymology
The Latin verb means to look at again. Exam revision preserves that repeated-looking idea by reviewing material previously learned.
More examples
- We revise together before every history exam.
- I revise the key formulas before taking the math test.
- He spent the evening revising for his final exam.
Forms
revise · revises · revised · revising