— revisable, revisible , adj. — revisability , n. — reviser, revisor , n.
/ri vuyz"/ , v. , revised, revising , n.
v.t.
1. to amend or alter: to revise one's opinion.
2. to alter something already written or printed, in order to make corrections, improve, or update: to revise a manuscript.
3. Brit. to review (previously studied materials) in preparation for an examination.
n.
4. an act of revising.
5. a revised form of something; revision.
6. Print. a proof sheet taken after alterations have been made, for further examination or correction.
[ 1560-70; revisere to look back at, revisit, freq. of revidere to see again; see REVIEW ]
Syn. 1. change; emend, correct.