Definition of revise

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re·vise    (r-vz) KEY 

TRANSITIVE VERB:
re·vised, re·vis·ing, re·vis·es

1. To prepare a newly edited version of (a text).
2. To reconsider and change or modify: I have revised my opinion of him. See Synonyms at correct.

NOUN:
Printing (rvz, r-vz)

A proof made from an earlier proof on which corrections have been made.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin revsere, to visit again, look at again : re-, re- + vsere, frequentative of vidre, to see ; see review

OTHER FORMS:
re·visa·ble(Adjective), re·viser or re·visor(Noun)