revise
/rɪˈvaɪz/to review and make changes to improve something, especially written work
The students revised their answers after the teacher gave feedback.
The students reviewed and corrected their answers after receiving feedback from the teacher.
Often used for academic or professional work.
to update or modify a plan, schedule, or estimate
The company revised its financial projections for the next quarter.
The company updated its financial estimates for the next quarter.
Common in business and project management contexts.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Revise' is often used in academic and professional settings to describe the process of reviewing and improving work.
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Transitive vs. Intransitive
'Revise' can be used both with an object (e.g., 'revise the document') and without an object (e.g., 'revise for the exam').
📖Word Origin
From Middle French 'reviser', from Latin 're-' (again) + 'visere' (to see).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both transitively (with an object) and intransitively (without an object).