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.

editing

proofreading

Checking text for mistakes

markup · rewriting · polishing · substantive · annotate · redline · editor · amendments · textual · track changes

correction

errata

Published list of corrections

rectification · amendment · fix · error · mistake · proofread · erroneous · inaccuracy · factual · clarification

improvement

refinement

Elegance of manner

optimization · upgrade · strengthening · enrichment · clarification · tightening · sharpening · elevating · perfecting · fine-tuning

update

software update

changelog · hotfix · firmware · service pack · debugging · iteration · refresh · upgrade · bug fix · maintenance

draft

drafting

Creating technical blueprints

initial · version · redraft · rework · first draft · working draft · iteration · resubmission · manuscript · composition

academic

studying

Deliberate learning effort

coursework · syllabus · textbook · flashcards · memorization · test preparation · finals · midterms · study guide · rereading

Categories
Opposites
version sequence

revisionoriginal

First or inventive

first draft · prototype · draft · first attempt · rough draft

change vs. preservation

revisionpreservation

Maintaining something's condition

retention · stabilization · conservation · maintenance · stasis

improvement vs. degradation

revisiondeterioration

Process of declining quality

worsening · degradation · downgrade · corruption · damage

Phrases
Family

revising, revisions, revisionist, revisionism, revisionists, prevision, revisionary, revisional

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G