as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
a finicky author who makes countless revisions before submitting a work for publication
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Recent Examples of revision
Community backlash forced revisions to the flawed plan and brought the zoning rewrite to a halt.
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Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
After announcing their revisions to the bill Friday, members of the Environment Committee voted 27-6 to advance the legislation to the Senate.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Annual benchmark revisions tend to close the gap between GDP and GDI.
—Lucia Mutikani, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
On the Jamaica travel warning, Rubio did not promise it would be eased but did say revisions were possible in light of progress the Jamaican government has made in reducing crime.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
After announcing their revisions to the bill Friday, members of the Environment Committee voted 27-6 to advance the legislation to the Senate.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Annual benchmark revisions tend to close the gap between GDP and GDI.
—Lucia Mutikani, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
On the Jamaica travel warning, Rubio did not promise it would be eased but did say revisions were possible in light of progress the Jamaican government has made in reducing crime.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revision
Noun
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Equally critical is having the ability to automate controls over policies and protect those policies from accidental or malicious alteration.—
Alex Freedland,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Since alterations to the original movie began all the way back in 1981, this will be the first time in 47 years the original version has been screened for the public.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Of course, not every change should be about trimming.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Mass layoffs begin at HHS, some employees turned away after showing up to work Across the CDC, FDA and the National Institute of Health, three of the main public health arms of HHS, there have not been significant changes to the cuts that hit around 10,000 employees last week.—
Cheyenne Haslett,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But the truth is, neurological differences really are a superpower.—
As told to Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Upfront costs are also important and can make the difference for whether new power projects can be built, as the East Coast has seen lately.—
Erin Baker,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Treatment options for gestational diabetes Treatment for gestational diabetes can range from behavioral modifications, such as diet modification and exercise, to medical management, including oral medications or insulin to control blood sugar, says Dr. Chelliah.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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For the last five years, veterinary and animal care staff at the zoo provided the gorilla with support such as medications, physical therapy, environmental modifications, and consultations with specialists.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2025
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Willie Mays and Hank Aaron, for two, played in the Negro Leagues, if briefly, and their stats have been added to the revise.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2024
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Previously the chair of the judiciary and public safety committee, Allen has recently led bills to make D.C.’s vote-by-mail system permanent, revise D.C.’s criminal code and make bus trips free in the city.—
Michael Brice-Saddler,
Washington Post,
3 Jan. 2023
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Critics of the law and the new constitutional amendment say Orban is using the LGBTQ+ community as a tool to shut down the right of Hungarian citizens to freely assemble in peaceful protests, particularly at a time when the opposition to Orban's rule is beginning to gain momentum.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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One of the most glaring issues with the 2025 amendments is the focus on limiting state financial liability rather than addressing how abuse occurred within state institutions in the first place.—
Diana Philip,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revision. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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