(~s)
1.
To make a ~ of something that is written or something that has been decided means to make changes to it in order to improve it, make it more modern, or make it more suitable for a particular purpose.
The phase of writing that is actually most important is ~...
A major addition to the earlier ~s of the questionnaire is the job requirement exercise.
N-VAR: oft N of n
2.
When people who are studying do ~, they read things again and make notes in order to prepare for an examination. (BRIT; in AM, use review )
Some girls prefer to do their ~ at home.
N-UNCOUNT: oft poss N