revision
gb/ɹivˈɪʒən/ us/ɹivˈɪʒən/
A2
English
~ 3000
átdolgozás, módosítás, átismétlés, ismétlés, átdolgozott változat, módosított változat
NOUN
B1
1
átdolgozás
B2
módosítás
B1
Usage pattern:
make a revision to [something]
The editor suggested several revisions to the manuscript.
A szerkesztő több módosítást javasolt a kéziratban.
After reviewing the budget, the committee made some revisions.
A költségvetés áttekintése után a bizottság néhány módosítást hajtott végre.
Her essay improved greatly after multiple revisions.
Learner examples
I made a revision to my story.
Átdolgoztam a történetemet.
He sent his revision to the teacher.
Elküldte a javított változatát a tanárnak.
The revision made the letter better.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'revision' with 'review'. 'Review' can mean just reading or checking, while 'revision' involves making changes.
Meaning
review and improvement process
Collocations
make a revision
|submit revisions
|revision process
|draft revision
Synonyms
editing (Focuses more on correcting and refining text, often in detail.)
|
amendment (Typically used for formal or legal changes to documents.)
Antonyms
original (Refers to the first version before any changes were made.)
Themes
education
|writing
|business
|work
|communication
Definition
The process of looking at something again and making changes to make it better.
The act of reviewing, editing, or making changes to improve written work, plans, or other materials.
NOUN
A2
2
átismétlés
B1
ismétlés
A2
Usage pattern:
do revision for [subject]
I spent the whole weekend doing revision for my final exams.
Az egész hétvégét a záróvizsgáimra való ismétléssel töltöttem.
Good revision techniques can improve your grades.
A jó ismétlési technikák javíthatják a jegyeidet.
She made a detailed revision plan for the week before the test.
Learner examples
I have to do revision for math.
Át kell ismételnem a matekot.
He started his revision two weeks before the exam.
Két héttel a vizsga előtt kezdte el az ismétlést.
Revision helps me remember things.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'revision' in this sense means 'changing something', but in education it means studying again.
Meaning
studying again for a test
Collocations
do revision
|exam revision
|revision timetable
|last-minute revision
Synonyms
review (A more general term for going over material again, not always for exams.)
Antonyms
neglect (Failing to study or prepare at all.)
Themes
education
|learning
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Studying again what you learned before, to prepare for a test.
The process of studying previously learned material, especially in preparation for an examination.
NOUN
B1
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
the [first/second/final] revision of [something]
This is the third revision of the policy document.
Ez a szabályzat harmadik átdolgozott változata.
Please send me the latest revision of the contract.
Kérem, küldje el a szerződés legfrissebb változatát.
The design team presented a new revision of the product layout.
Learner examples
We saw the second revision of the book.
Láttuk a könyv második átdolgozott változatát.
The teacher gave us the final revision.
A tanár odaadta nekünk a végleges változatot.
This is a new revision of my plan.
Meaning
changed version of a document
Collocations
final revision
|first revision
|draft revision
Synonyms
update (A more casual term that can apply to digital content or information as well.)
Antonyms
original version (The first form before any changes.)
Themes
business
|writing
|work
|communication
|technology
Definition
A new form of something after it has been changed.
A new version of a document, plan, or work that includes changes from an earlier version.
Grammar
Dictionary form
revision
IPA
GB/ɹivˈɪʒən/
US/ɹivˈɪʒən/
Syllables & stress
re - vi - sion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vi)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: revision
- Plural: revision, revisions
Word family
Forms
revisions
noun
Core family
revise
verb B1
Related words
reviser
noun
Advanced or less common
revisionist
noun
revisionism
noun
Expressions
do revision
1/dˈu ɹivˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
study again for a test
To study things you learned before, usually for a test.
Examples
- I need to do revision before my English exam.
- She spent the evening doing revision for her history test.
make revisions
1/mˈeɪk ɹivˈɪʒənz/
fixed phrase
change something to improve it
To change something so it is better or more correct.
Examples
- The author made revisions based on the editor's feedback.
- You should make revisions before submitting your application.
revision notes
1/ɹivˈɪʒən nˈoʊts/
fixed phrase
notes for exam preparation
Notes that help you study again before a test.
Examples
- I wrote my revision notes last night.
- He used his revision notes to prepare for the science exam.