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
Metallic muscles The doctors sent the woman to have a second hip revision surgery.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
Justin Sullivan / Getty Images The report also included sharp downward revisions for prior months.
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Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
But making this dynamic of presentation, analysis, critique and revision explicit helps to build respect toward others.
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Deborah Mower,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Goods will continue to move across borders largely as before, and negotiators are expected to keep working on revisions in the months ahead.
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Nik Popli,
Time,
2 July 2026
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
Justin Sullivan / Getty Images The report also included sharp downward revisions for prior months.
—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
But making this dynamic of presentation, analysis, critique and revision explicit helps to build respect toward others.
—
Deborah Mower,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Goods will continue to move across borders largely as before, and negotiators are expected to keep working on revisions in the months ahead.
—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revision
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The Fish and Wildlife Service says habitat alteration has reduced its range and abundance, because the butterflies need specific food plants and places to live and grow during critical stages of their life cycle.
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This data can be helpful in tracking changes in body composition due to alterations in patient diet, exercise level, or drug treatments.
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But that requires several changes to state law and the Colorado Constitution requires ballot measures address only one subject.
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Consider rearranging a corner of your home, because practical changes can lift your mood and productivity.
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There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
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Heavy Cream The biggest difference between half-and-half and heavy cream is the amount of fat.
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The modification also attracted the attention of his HOA, which filed a lawsuit.
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Specifically, policymakers cite the importance of more preventive care in addition to lifestyle modifications such as a better diet and more exercise that improve health independent of healthcare provision.
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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.
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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.
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Already, the amendment is facing a wave of opposition from anti-tax advocates and local government officials.
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The Ratepayer Protection Act remained in committee and subject to amendment at the time of writing.
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revision. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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