English · Culture & Society
revise
/rɪˈvaɪz/
[/rɪˈvaɪz/]
to study again or improve
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Definition
To revise is to study work again before an exam, or to change and improve a piece of writing. Students revise their notes and their essays.
Example
I need to revise for my science exam tonight.
I need to revise for my science exam tonight.
Etymology
From Latin 'revisere' meaning to look at again.
How & Where It’s Used
Means both exam study and editing of written work.