v. & n.
v.tr. 1 examine or re-examine and improve or amend (esp. written or printed matter). 2 consider and alter (an opinion etc.). 3 (also absol.) Brit. read again (work learnt or done) to improve one's knowledge, esp. for an examination.
n. Printing a proof-sheet including corrections made in an earlier proof. Revised Standard Version a revision in 1946-52 of the Authorized Version of the Bible. Revised Version a revision in 1881-5 of the Authorized Version of the Bible. revisable adj. revisal n. reviser n. revisory adj.
[ F réviser look at, or L revisere (as RE-, visere intensive of videre vis- see) ]