revision
Editing a manuscript
Revision is the act of revising—examining and changing something to improve or correct it.
A revision is also the result: a changed version of a text, plan, or design.
The manuscript went through several revisions before publication.
In British academic usage, revision means reviewing material before an exam: I need to do some revision for tomorrow's test.
Checking text for mistakes
- copyeditingCorrecting written material
- redraftingRewriting to improve
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
- markupAdded percentage for profit
rewriting · polishing · substantive · annotate · redline · editor · amendments · textual
Published list of corrections
- corrigendaItems requiring correction
- typoPrinting mistake
- emendationCorrection of written errors
- rectificationAct of setting straight
amendment · fix · error · mistake · proofread · erroneous · inaccuracy · factual
Elegance of manner
- enhancementIncrease in quality
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- bettermentEnhancement of condition
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
upgrade · strengthening · enrichment · clarification · tightening · sharpening · elevating · perfecting
- patchMaterial covering damage
- versionA distinct form
- releaseTo let go
- changelogRecord of project updates
hotfix · firmware · service pack · debugging · iteration · refresh · upgrade · bug fix
Creating technical blueprints
- outlineSummary of key elements
- roughUneven in surface
- preliminaryBefore the main part
- initialName's opening letter
version · redraft · rework · first draft · working draft · iteration · resubmission · manuscript
Deliberate learning effort
- exam prepStudy for assessments
- notesBrief written records
- crammingIntensive last-minute study
- courseworkStudent academic tasks
syllabus · textbook · flashcards · memorization · test preparation · finals · midterms · study guide
proofreading
Checking text for mistakes
- copyeditingCorrecting written material
- redraftingRewriting to improve
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
markup · rewriting · polishing · substantive · annotate · redline · editor · amendments · textual · track changes
errata
Published list of corrections
- corrigendaItems requiring correction
- typoPrinting mistake
- emendationCorrection of written errors
rectification · amendment · fix · error · mistake · proofread · erroneous · inaccuracy · factual · clarification
refinement
Elegance of manner
- enhancementIncrease in quality
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- bettermentEnhancement of condition
optimization · upgrade · strengthening · enrichment · clarification · tightening · sharpening · elevating · perfecting · fine-tuning
software update
changelog · hotfix · firmware · service pack · debugging · iteration · refresh · upgrade · bug fix · maintenance
drafting
Creating technical blueprints
- outlineSummary of key elements
- roughUneven in surface
- preliminaryBefore the main part
initial · version · redraft · rework · first draft · working draft · iteration · resubmission · manuscript · composition
studying
Deliberate learning effort
coursework · syllabus · textbook · flashcards · memorization · test preparation · finals · midterms · study guide · rereading
- Writing Worldvoice, novelists, style, poets, tone
- editingediting, cut, copy, paste, delete
- student mediastudent newspaper, school newspaper, campus paper, school paper, student press
- academic critiquecritique, critical analysis, peer feedback, critical essay, rebuttal
- Editorial Processproofreading, copy editing, corrections, final edit, fact-checking
- journal publishingresearch article, editor in chief, managing editor, case study, associate editor
revisionoriginal
First or inventive
first draft · prototype · draft · first attempt · rough draft
revisionpreservation
Maintaining something's condition
retention · stabilization · conservation · maintenance · stasis
revisiondeterioration
Process of declining quality
worsening · degradation · downgrade · corruption · damage
- revisionist historyDistorted account of past events
- revision surgeryOperation correcting prior surgery
revising, revisions, revisionist, revisionism, revisionists, prevision, revisionary, revisional