revise

[rɪˈvaɪz]

revise Definition

• 1. to look at or consider again an idea, piece of writing, etc. in order to correct or improve it
• 2. to study something again, especially before an examination

Using revise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "revise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She revised her essay before submitting it.

• Example

  He revised his notes before the exam.

• Example

  The company revised its policy on vacation time.

• Example

  I need to revise my budget for next month.

revise Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for revise

• edit
• correct
• amend
• modify
• review

Antonyms for revise

• ignore
• neglect
• disregard

Phrases with revise

• revise up

  to increase a previous estimate or prediction

  Example

  The company revised up its earnings forecast for the year.

• revise down

  to decrease a previous estimate or prediction

  Example

  The government revised down its economic growth forecast for the year.

• revise one's opinion

  to change one's mind about something after reconsidering it

  Example

  After hearing the new evidence, she revised her opinion about the case.

Origins of revise

from Latin 'revisere', meaning 'look at again'

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Summary: revise in Brief

To 'revise' [rɪˈvaɪz] means to re-examine and improve upon an idea, piece of writing, or other material, or to study something again before an examination. Examples include 'She revised her essay before submitting it.' and 'He revised his notes before the exam.' 'Revise' can also be used in phrases like 'revise up' or 'revise down,' which respectively mean to increase or decrease a previous estimate or prediction.