REVISION Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

revision

noun

ri-ˈvi-zhən

Definition of revision

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 Made up of top education officials and public school leaders from around the state, the committee is tasked with recommending revisions to the state’s overarching K-12 funding formula and will issue its first report later this fall. — Melissa Brown, Chalkbeat, 27 Aug. 2026 This will determine whether revisions or other safeguards should be implemented, the chief said. — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Under the policy revisions currently under consideration, PROs would be mandated to meet requirements related to organizational ability for collection, financial capacity, electronic data management and accounting. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 Despite the revisions and outreach, some still oppose any new Boca Lago development. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revision

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Noun

Naturally, Varnell, deemed out of touch, is resistant to the characterization and the alterations, and much of the comedy is mined from the contrast between the older and younger characters.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Implementing even a small change to an analog system involves physical alterations such as wiring, disconnections, connections and hardware validation.

— Timor Brik, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of alteration

Noun

Flock Safety announced some changes to its policies in mid-August after reports of misuse, including requiring officers to enter specific codes.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
That change was introduced to help give club staff working across transfer departments a more normal working pattern.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of change

Noun

That difference was on display Wednesday in metro Atlanta when a Chinese auto parts company’s American division opened a new regional headquarters and factory.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
The fundamental difference is that there is no longer a coronation, and the new monarch automatically becomes king upon the death of his predecessor.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of difference

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Big science, big detectors One modification that NASA made included building a large focal plane, the component of the telescope that collects light, made up of 18 wide area near-infrared detectors.

— Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
In addition to higher loan rates, new borrowing limits and the modification or phasing out of some repayment plans are also at play.

— Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of modification

Noun

Districts make major decisions in the winter and spring, often before the Governor’s January proposal, before the May revise, and always before the final state budget is approved.

— Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Tuesday’s rally came as lawmakers prepare to receive Newsom’s May revise of his January budget proposal, which takes in changes to state revenues over the first half of the year.

— Andrew Graham April 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of revise

Noun

The Public Advocates Office, the independent consumer advocate at the Public Utilities Commission, said recent amendments to the bill did not address its concerns about shifting costs from one group of ratepayers to another.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Apply Amendments If the results of the soil sample indicate the need for amendments, they should be applied before reseeding.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026

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