revise

[ ri-vahyz ]

/ rɪˈvaɪz /

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verb (used with object), re·vised, re·vis·ing.

to amend or alter: to revise one's opinion.

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.

Origin of revise

1560–70; <Latin revīsere to look back at, revisit, frequentative of revidēre to see again; see review

SYNONYMS FOR revise

1 change; emend, correct.

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OTHER WORDS FROM revise

re·vis·a·ble, re·vis·i·ble, adjectivere·vis·a·bil·i·ty, nounre·vis·er, re·vi·sor, nounpre·re·vise, verb (used with object), pre·re·vised, pre·re·vis·ing.

un·re·vised, adjectivewell-re·vised, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH revise

redact, revise

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Example sentences from the Web for revise

Considering Beyonce was just named the most powerful celebrity in the world, Watters may want to revise his definition.
New York City's Professional Bridesmaid; Fox News Creates 'Beyonce Voters' Demographic|The Fashion Beast Team|July 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Obeidi explained that Gordon truly did revise the script in many—not all—places flagged by MPAC.
For Muslims, Howard Gordon’s ‘Tyrant’ Is a Step in the Right Direction|Dean Obeidallah|June 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Pakistan needs to revisit, revise and improve its foreign relations to ask for support if needed.
Fighting The Talibanization Of Pakistan|Dr. Mona Kazim Shah|June 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To revise, as they do, the landay tradition, once the sole purview of man, is to risk death.
Beauty and Subversion in the Secret Poems of Afghan Women|Daniel Bosch|April 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The Senate voted on Thursday to revise its rules governing filibusters.
Senate Democrats Didn’t Go Far Enough to Kill the Filibuster|Dean Obeidallah|November 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In considering some of the extreme examples, we must revise our idea that art is or should be always beautiful.
Visual Illusions|Matthew Luckiesh
In 1822 he became a member of the convention to revise the state constitution.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 7|Various
The Court might justly feel delicacy, if called to revise an act of the Legislature.
Charles Sumner; His Complete Works, Volume III (of 20)|Charles Sumner
You can send the request contained in this at the same time with the revise, after I have seen the said revise.
Life of Lord Byron, Vol. II|Thomas Moore
Mr. McCunn had a mind of a singular candour, and was prepared most honestly at all times to revise his views.
Huntingtower|John Buchan

British Dictionary definitions for revise

revise

/ (rɪˈvaɪz) /

verb

(tr) to change, alter, or amendto revise one's opinion

British 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

Derived forms of revise

revisable, adjectiverevisal, nounreviser, noun

Word Origin for revise

C16: from Latin revīsere to look back at, from re- + vīsere to inspect, from vidēre to see; see review, visit

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	revise
释义	revise [ ri-vahyz ] / rɪˈvaɪz / SEE SYNONYMS FOR revise ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), re·vised, re·vis·ing. to amend or alter: to revise one's opinion. 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. Origin of revise 1560–70; <Latin revīsere to look back at, revisit, frequentative of revidēre to see again; see review SYNONYMS FOR revise 1 change; emend, correct. SEE SYNONYMS FOR revise ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM revise re·vis·a·ble, re·vis·i·ble, adjectivere·vis·a·bil·i·ty, nounre·vis·er, re·vi·sor, nounpre·re·vise, verb (used with object), pre·re·vised, pre·re·vis·ing. un·re·vised, adjectivewell-re·vised, adjective WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH revise redact, revise Words nearby revise review copy, reviewer, revile, Revillagigedo Islands, revisal, revise, Revised Standard Version, Revised Version, Revised Version of the Bible, revision, revisionary Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for revise Considering Beyonce was just named the most powerful celebrity in the world, Watters may want to revise his definition. New York City's Professional Bridesmaid; Fox News Creates 'Beyonce Voters' Demographic\|The Fashion Beast Team\|July 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Obeidi explained that Gordon truly did revise the script in many—not all—places flagged by MPAC. For Muslims, Howard Gordon’s ‘Tyrant’ Is a Step in the Right Direction\|Dean Obeidallah\|June 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Pakistan needs to revisit, revise and improve its foreign relations to ask for support if needed. Fighting The Talibanization Of Pakistan\|Dr. Mona Kazim Shah\|June 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST To revise, as they do, the landay tradition, once the sole purview of man, is to risk death. Beauty and Subversion in the Secret Poems of Afghan Women\|Daniel Bosch\|April 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The Senate voted on Thursday to revise its rules governing filibusters. Senate Democrats Didn’t Go Far Enough to Kill the Filibuster\|Dean Obeidallah\|November 22, 2013\|DAILY BEAST In considering some of the extreme examples, we must revise our idea that art is or should be always beautiful. Visual Illusions\|Matthew Luckiesh In 1822 he became a member of the convention to revise the state constitution. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 7\|Various The Court might justly feel delicacy, if called to revise an act of the Legislature. Charles Sumner; His Complete Works, Volume III (of 20)\|Charles Sumner You can send the request contained in this at the same time with the revise, after I have seen the said revise. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. II\|Thomas Moore Mr. McCunn had a mind of a singular candour, and was prepared most honestly at all times to revise his views. Huntingtower\|John Buchan British Dictionary definitions for revise revise / (rɪˈvaɪz) / verb (tr) to change, alter, or amendto revise one's opinion British 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 Derived forms of revise revisable, adjectiverevisal, nounreviser, noun Word Origin for revise C16: from Latin revīsere to look back at, from re- + vīsere to inspect, from vidēre to see; see review, visit Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to revise tighten, cut, overhaul, reexamine, scrutinize, rewrite, amend, review, develop, modify, update, compare, revamp, reorganize, upgrade, reconsider, rework, alter, improve, perfect
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