Revise

/rɪˈvaɪz/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to go over (a text or other material) in order to correct or improve it.

I need to revise my essay before submitting it to the professor.

to change or alter something, often to improve it or make it more accurate.

The company decided to revise its policy on remote work.

to study again, especially to prepare for an examination.

She plans to revise for her finals over the weekend.

to reconsider and alter one's opinion or stance on a subject.

After hearing new evidence, he chose to revise his previous claims.

Latin 'revidere', meaning 'to see again'.

revise for an exam

To study the material in preparation for an examination.

revise a document

To make changes or updates to a written document.

revise downwards

To lower an estimate or a value based on new information.

revision

The act of revising or the process of making changes.

revisable

Capable of being revised or altered.

review

To go over or examine something in order to improve or correct it.

To cram for studying.

I'm just going to do a quick revise before the test.

To change plans or thoughts.

I had to revise my weekend plans due to the weather.