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revise

Pronunciation: [rɪˈvaɪz]

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Learn how to use revise in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “education”

(verb) to go over something again to make changes or improvements. It's like when you study for a test by looking at your notes again and fixing anything that isn't clear.

Example

She plans to revise her essay to make it better before turning it in.

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He didn't revise his project, so it had several mistakes.

Example

Are you going to revise your math homework before the test?

Context: “publishing”

(verb) to change or update a document or piece of writing. This happens when an author makes edits to a book or article to ensure it's correct and new.

Example

The author decided to revise the manuscript to include more recent information.

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They chose not to revise the article, so it became outdated quickly.

Example

Will you revise the report after receiving feedback?

Context: “law”

(verb) to change a law or rule to make it better or more appropriate. This is what happens when lawmakers decide that something needs to be fixed to work better for everyone.

Example

The government plans to revise the law to improve safety standards.

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They decided not to revise the regulations, even though many people disagreed.

Example

Is there a plan to revise the current legislation?

How to pronounce revise

Pronunciation: [rɪˈvaɪz]

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