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Having been subject to an alteration or change to fit a different circumstance or medium
“There is also a new connecting rod that is combined with a revised piston design.”
Being farther along in development or quality
Being a form or version that is derived or that differs in some respect
To have made something into something else
“The lawyer will often begin to revise the document with standard legal formatting, terms, and conditions, and take out aspects perceived as risks to your organization.”
To have contributed in some way to
“He continued to revise his masterpiece, the 1848 Code, poring over it year by year as Whitman did with Leaves of Grass.”
Past tense for to reconsider a decision, information, or a point of view
“Also, there is a need to revise the Food Guide Pyramid to reflect the Dietary Guidelines.”
Past tense for to make a change from one state, form or position to another
“This was not a popular view in government or military circles at that time, and he was under much pressure to revise his stance on the issue.”
Past tense for to study a subject, typically by rereading related material
“Xola used to drag me to a secluded spot, with a biology book in his hands, to revise and prepare for the exams.”
Past tense for to reread written material
“As you reread and revise what you have written, you should try to critique your own assignment in the same way that the markers will critique your essay when it is assessed.”
Past tense for to give new life to, or to restore to a healthy condition
Past tense for to correct or amend a mistake or undesirable situation
Past tense for to make less extreme or uncompromising
Past tense for to do or say something again or repeatedly
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