noun

revision

rih-VIH-zhuhn/rɪˈvɪʒn/

The process or result of changing something to improve or update it.

The drawing's revision improves the bird by correcting its wings.

Two side-by-side versions of a simple bird drawing, first flawed and second improved with corrected wings, visible beneficial change.

Etymology

reLatinagain

+visLatinto see

+ionLatinaction or process

A revision began as a “seeing again”: looking something over with the aim of correcting it. The word then came to name the resulting change, not just the review itself.

In context

Lael Hansen15:41

get two, three nose jobs, whatever, as long as I get the perfect nose. Well, another issue with getting constant revision after revision is you have less cartilage in your nose.

NOSE JOBS ARE RUINING YOUR FACE (scientifically proven)

More examples

The manuscript needs revision before publication.
We make frequent revisions to the budget as costs change.
This revision of the contract includes a new payment schedule.

Forms

revision · revisions

revise verb — To change something to improve or update it.

Similar words

edit: Usually a change to wording, rather than broader plans or policies.
amendment: Usually a formal change or addition to an existing document.
modification: Any alteration, without necessarily implying improvement or updating.