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revise

/ɹɪˈvaɪ̯z/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To examine and make corrections to (a draft or proof of text, a plan, or one's own performance)

  • Verb

    To go over (something) again, especially in order to check it for mistakes or to improve it


Pronunciation
  1. /ɹɪˈvaɪ̯z/



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  2. /ɹɪˈvaɪ̯z/



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Synonyms

review
Rhymes
Words rhyming with revise
reprise , surprise , compose , oppose , rejoice
Variants
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revise , revises , revisable , revised , reviser , revisers , revising , revisor , revisors
Forms
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revised, revising, revisedly


Etymology
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From Old French 'reviser', meaning 'to look at again'. The word comes from the Latin 're-' (meaning 'again') and 'videre' (meaning 'to see').


Trivia
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  1. The word 'revise' is often used in conjunction with other words, such as 'edit', 'proofread', and 'rehearse'.

  2. In some languages, the word for 'revise' is similar or identical to the word for 'read'. For example, in Spanish, the word for 'revise' is 'revisar', which comes from the Latin 're-' (meaning 'again') and 'legere' (meaning 'to read').


Related Concepts
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  1. Edit: The process of making corrections to and improving the content, form, or quality of something.

  2. Proofreading: The process of examining a text or document for errors, especially before it is published.


Culture
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The word 'revise' has been used extensively in various fields, including education, publishing, and music. In education, students often revise their work before submitting it for assessment. In publishing, editors and proofreaders revise manuscripts to ensure they are free of errors. In music, musicians may revise their compositions to improve their sound.

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