revise

CEFRB1

/ɹɪˈvaɪz/

verb · noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To change writing or a plan to improve it.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To look at again, to reflect on.

Examples

  • I can see I will have to revise my opinions of his abilities now.

  • In the light of these facts, it may be necessary to revise our theory.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • [ɹəˈvɑe̯z]
  • /ɹɪˈvɑez/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To look over again (something previously written or learned), especially in preparation for an examination.

  2. To review, alter and amend, especially of written material.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A review or a revision.

More examples

In context

  • In the light of what you told us, I think we should revise our plan.

  • I've only just begun to revise for my exams.

  • This statute should be revised.

Synonyms

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

After receiving her teacher's feedback, she decided to blank her essay to correct the many errors.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

Borrowed from Middle French réviser, from Latin revīsō, from re- + vīsō (“examine”), frequentative of videō (“see”).