revisal: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowFormal, somewhat archaic
Quick answer
What does “revisal” mean?
The act or process of revising something.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The act or process of revising something; revision.
A revised version or edition of a text, document, or plan.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or usage. The word is equally rare in both varieties.
Connotations
Slightly literary or bureaucratic in both varieties.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both British and American English. 'Revision' is overwhelmingly preferred.
Grammar
How to Use “revisal” in a Sentence
revisal of [something]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “revisal” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- [Not applicable - 'revisal' is a noun]
American English
- [Not applicable - 'revisal' is a noun]
adverb
British English
- [Not applicable - 'revisal' is a noun]
American English
- [Not applicable - 'revisal' is a noun]
adjective
British English
- [Not applicable - 'revisal' is a noun]
American English
- [Not applicable - 'revisal' is a noun]
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare. Might appear in formal documents: 'The contract is subject to revisal before signing.'
Academic
Rare. Could be used in historical or philological contexts discussing texts.
Everyday
Virtually never used. 'Revision' is the standard term.
Technical
Rare. Possible in documentation for standards or procedures.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “revisal”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “revisal”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “revisal”
- Using 'revisal' in casual speech where 'revision' is expected.
- Misspelling as 'revisial'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is a valid but very rare noun meaning 'the act of revising' or 'a revised version'.
Almost always use 'revision'. 'Revisal' is archaic and will sound unusual to most native speakers.
No. The verb form is 'revise'. 'Revisal' is only a noun.
You might find it in older texts, very formal documents, or in specific technical/jargon contexts. In modern general English, it is obsolete.
The act or process of revising something.
Revisal is usually formal, somewhat archaic in register.
Revisal: in British English it is pronounced /rɪˈvaɪz(ə)l/, and in American English it is pronounced /rɪˈvaɪz(ə)l/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[No common idioms]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: REVISAL = REVISE + AL (like 'arrival' or 'approval') – it's the noun form of the action of revising.
Conceptual Metaphor
REVISAL IS CORRECTION OF A PATH (e.g., getting a document back on the right track).
Practice
Quiz
Which word is a much more common synonym for 'revisal'?