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revision

re·vi·sion [ ri ví'n ] (plural re·vi·sions)

noun

Definition:

1. act of changing text: the amendment of a text in order to correct, update, improve, or adapt it

2. new edition: a revised and republished version of a text

3. U.K. study for exam: study that involves looking over notes and course materials, in preparation for a test

re·vi·sion·ar·y adjective

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