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
Another major revision relevant to European renewables firms is the removal of a controversial cliff-edge deadline that would have required all projects benefiting from tax credits to be in service by the end of 2027.
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Jenni Reid, CNBC, 3 July 2025
Around the same time, Woolman’s church approved bylaw revisions that raised the bar for the church to fire its lead pastor.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The bill passed the House by a one-vote margin, sending it to the Senate, where it is expected to face further resistance and revision.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
This revision could affect Prince Harry considerably by not giving his fair share.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 1 July 2025
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Jenni Reid, CNBC, 3 July 2025
Around the same time, Woolman’s church approved bylaw revisions that raised the bar for the church to fire its lead pastor.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The bill passed the House by a one-vote margin, sending it to the Senate, where it is expected to face further resistance and revision.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
This revision could affect Prince Harry considerably by not giving his fair share.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revision
Noun
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The property may include a preservation easement — a voluntary legal arrangement between a property owner and a qualified organization to protect the home from alteration or demolition.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Some players might need mechanical tweaks, others might need an alteration to their game plan against a certain pitcher.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Zest in Seoul and Jigger & Pony in Singapore both maintained their positions from last year, so there were no changes among the top three bars.—
Kevin Gray,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Except, Hager’s aesthetic change wasn’t exactly her idea.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Explore the differences between blanco, reposado, and añejo, learn about the traditional distillation process, and discover what makes a truly exceptional pour.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Think about the difference between a construction manager and a political leader.—
Aurelien Mangano,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Those changes included uniform modifications and standards that differed from location to location.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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Weather modification, commonly referred to as cloud seeding, is an eco-friendly method used to increase precipitation—such as rain or snow—from clouds, according to the North American Weather Modification Council (NAWMC).—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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In a memo obtained from his office ahead of the May revise, Newsom attributed the general fund’s $16 billion hit to a mix of declines in the stock market, and less business and personal income tax revenue than expected, all driven by tariffs.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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Therefore the May revise, as it’s dubbed, is likely to contain even more expedient fixes that may postpone the day of fiscal reckoning until Newsom’s governorship ends two years hence but will continue to plague his successor and the Legislature.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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The state’s General Assembly would have to pass that amendment before a vote.—
Sam McDowell
Updated July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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The plaintiffs want a declaratory judgment that the 2020 comprehensive plan amendment approval and rezoning be voided by the court, according to the lawsuit.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revision. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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