Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| पुनरीक्षण | punrīkṣaṇ | /pʊn.ɾiːk.ʂəɳ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| पुनर्विचार | punarvicār | /pʊ.nəɾ.ʋɪ.t͡ʃɑːɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
The word पुनरीक्षण refers to the act of revising a document, a law or an official matter. While this is the formal noun for revision, students studying for exams often use the verb दोहराना (dohrā'nā) to mean they are 'revising' or repeating their lessons.
What does it mean word for word?
The word पुनरीक्षण is a compound consisting of punar (again) and īkṣaṇ (inspection or looking), which literally translates to "looking again".
Which one should you use?
Use पुनरीक्षण for formal, technical, administrative or official revisions, such as a review of a document or a law. In contrast, use पुनर्विचार (punarvicār) when the "revision" implies reconsidering a decision or a thought rather than just editing a text.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both पुनरीक्षण and पुनर्विचार are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of पुनरीक्षण is /pʊn.ɾiːk.ʂəɳ/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- While 'revision' in English can mean studying for a test, using the formal पुनरीक्षण to describe studying would make you sound like a government official performing an audit.
- The prefix पुनर् used in these words is a direct Sanskrit relative of the English prefix 're-'. Both serve to indicate that an action is being performed 'again'.
- The word पुनर्विचार is the standard term used in Indian courts to request a 'reconsideration' of a legal judgment.
Examples in context
- मैं अपनी परीक्षा के लिए तैयारी कर रहा हूँ, इसमें कुछ पुरानी पढ़ाई का पुनर्वीक्षण भी शामिल होगा।I am preparing for my exam, which will also include some revision of old topics.
- इस दस्तावेज़ का पुनरीक्षण ज़रूरी है।is dastāvez kā punarīkshan zarūrī hai.A revision of this document is necessary.
- पुनरीक्षण के बाद रिपोर्ट बेहतर हुई।punarīkshan ke bād riport behtar huī.The report improved after the revision.
- कानून का पुनरीक्षण अभी चल रहा है।kānūn kā punarīkshan abhī chal rahā hai.The revision of the law is currently underway.
Example conversation
Two colleagues discussing a report in an office.
- पूजा Poojaअमित, क्या रिपोर्ट का पुनरीक्षण हो गया?Amit, kya report ka punarikshan ho gaya?Amit, is the revision of the report done?
- अमित Amitहाँ पूजा, मैं बस इसे अंतिम रूप दे रहा हूँ।Haan Pooja, main bas ise antim roop de raha hoon.Yes Pooja, I am just finalizing it.
- पूजा Poojaक्या पुनरीक्षण में कोई बड़ी गलती मिली?Kya punarikshan mein koi badi galti mili?Did you find any major mistakes during the revision?
- अमित Amitनहीं, सब कुछ सही लग रहा है।Nahi, sab kuch sahi lag raha hai.No, everything looks correct.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “revision” translations and entries पुनरीक्षण, पुनर्विचार, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries पुनरीक्षण, पुनर्विचार, CC BY-SA 4.0.
