revised version: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “revised version” mean?
A new edition or updated form of something (especially a text or document) that incorporates changes, corrections, or improvements.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A new edition or updated form of something (especially a text or document) that incorporates changes, corrections, or improvements.
Any subsequent, improved iteration of an original item, plan, process, or creative work, implying a deliberate re-evaluation and modification.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or usage. Spelling of 'revised' follows regional norms (identical).
Connotations
Slightly more formal in everyday American speech; standard in both academic/professional contexts.
Frequency
Comparably frequent in both varieties. Slight preference for the single word 'revision' in informal British contexts (e.g., 'I made a revision').
Grammar
How to Use “revised version” in a Sentence
The revised version of [document/plan/text]A revised version is [available/attached/submitted]To issue/publish a revised versionVocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “revised version” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- We need to revise the version submitted last quarter.
- The author is revising the version for the paperback.
American English
- They revised the version after receiving feedback.
- Please revise the version to include the new data.
adverb
British English
- The report was revised version carefully.
- It was a revised version thoroughly edited manuscript.
adjective
British English
- The revised version notes are in the appendix.
- She sent a revised version draft by courier.
American English
- Attached is the revised version document.
- We're working from a revised version outline.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Refers to updated contracts, reports, business plans, or financial forecasts.
Academic
Refers to corrected papers, theses, journal articles, or textbook editions after peer review.
Everyday
Used for corrected itineraries, updated shopping lists, or amended social media posts.
Technical
Refers to software updates, engineering blueprints, protocol documents, or safety manuals.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “revised version”
- Using 'revision version' (redundant).
- Confusing 'revised' with 'reversed'.
- Using it for minor, informal tweaks where 'updated' or 'adjusted' would suffice.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Not necessarily. While the intent is improvement, a revised version may introduce new errors or be subject to criticism. It simply denotes a later, changed iteration.
'Updated' often implies adding new information to make something current. 'Revised' implies a more thorough re-examination, potentially involving corrections, reorganisation, and substantive changes to the existing content.
Yes. It can be used metaphorically or literally for plans, ideas, artwork, software, or even personal beliefs (e.g., 'a revised version of my life goals').
Use ordinals or descriptors: 'the second revised version', 'the latest revised version', 'the revised version 3.1'. In publishing, edition numbers (2nd edition) are standard.
A new edition or updated form of something (especially a text or document) that incorporates changes, corrections, or improvements.
Revised version is usually formal/neutral in register.
Revised version: in British English it is pronounced /rɪˈvaɪzd ˈvɜːʃ(ə)n/, and in American English it is pronounced /rɪˈvaɪzd ˈvɜːrʒ(ə)n/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “A revised version of history (reinterpretation of past events)”
- “On its third revised version (indicating multiple iterations)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a book with 'RE-VISED' stamped on it — you VISIT it again (re-visit) to make it better.
Conceptual Metaphor
IMPROVEMENT IS REWRITING / A DOCUMENT IS A LIVING ENTITY (that can be healed/corrected).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'revised version' LEAST appropriate?