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revise

/ɹɪˈvaɪ̯z/verb

To go over something written and change or improve it.

Example sentences

  • “The author revised the final chapter three times before publication.”
  • “After reading the feedback, she revised her essay and sent it in again.”

British students 'revise' for exams, meaning study the material again. American English uses the word only for editing text.

Synonyms for revise

On the Academic Word List. Find it in: Academic vocabulary.

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