revise (Meaning)

Wordnet

revise (n)

the act of rewriting something

Wordnet

revise (v)

make revisions in

revise or reorganize, especially for the purpose of updating and improving

Webster

revise (v. t.)

To look at again for the detection of errors; to reexamine; to review; to look over with care for correction; as, to revise a writing; to revise a translation.

To compare (a proof) with a previous proof of the same matter, and mark again such errors as have not been corrected in the type.

To review, alter, and amend; as, to revise statutes; to revise an agreement; to revise a dictionary.

Webster

revise (n.)

A review; a revision.

A second proof sheet; a proof sheet taken after the first or a subsequent correction.

revise Sentence Examples

  1. I intend to revise my thesis statement to better reflect my argument.
  2. The teacher advised us to revise our essays for errors in grammar and punctuation.
  3. Before the presentation, I spent several hours revising my slides to ensure clarity and conciseness.
  4. The writer decided to revise the novel's ending to give it a more satisfying conclusion.
  5. After receiving feedback from my peers, I revised my research proposal to address their concerns.
  6. I need to revise my budget to account for the unexpected expenses.
  7. The historian carefully revised the historical record to correct any inaccuracies.
  8. The team revised their strategy after facing unexpected obstacles.
  9. The company revised its policies to comply with new regulations.
  10. I revised my travel plans to accommodate the weather forecast.

FAQs About the word revise

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I intend to revise my thesis statement to better reflect my argument.

The teacher advised us to revise our essays for errors in grammar and punctuation.

Before the presentation, I spent several hours revising my slides to ensure clarity and conciseness.

The writer decided to revise the novel's ending to give it a more satisfying conclusion.