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revision
/rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/
[/rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/]
studying again before exams
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Revision is the act of studying work again to prepare for a test or exam. It also means the process of changing and improving written work.
Example
I spent the weekend doing revision for my maths exam.
I spent the weekend doing revision for my maths exam.
Etymology
From Latin 'revisere' meaning to look at again.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in British school English for exam preparation.