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ri-VIZHN/rɪˈvɪʒn/

Revision is the work of studying again (UK): a revision timetable; last-minute revision; revision notes. It is also the act of changing a document (a revision of the policy). Homework is daily tasks; revision is exam-focused. Uncountable in the study sense: do some revision, not “a revision” unless you mean one updated version of a text. Do not spell it “revesion”.

Meaning

The work of studying again before an exam (UK).

Examples

• “Her revision timetable includes a short break every hour.”
• “Put your phone in another room during revision blocks of forty minutes.”
• “The second revision of the handbook added a fire-drill map.”

Good to know

UK exams: revision timetable / notes (often uncountable). Document update: a revision of. Daily tasks: homework. US study word: review.

Near in meaning

review

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