tr.v., -vised, -vis·ing, -vis·es.
- To prepare a newly edited version of (a text).
- To reconsider and change or modify: I have revised my opinion of him. See synonyms at correct.
A proof made from an earlier proof on which corrections have been made.
[Latin revīsere, to visit again, look at again : re-, re- + vīsere, frequentative of vidēre, to see; see review.]
revisable re·vis'a·ble adj.reviser re·vis'er or re·vi'sor n.
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