revisione
/re.viˈzjo.ne/feminine
The Italian word for revision is revisione.
revisione is used to describe the act of revising a text, a law or a technical document.
Meaning: act of revising (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of revisione is revisioni.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has four syllables, with the stress on the third syllable: /re.viˈzjo.ne/.
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'revision' to mean studying for an exam, Italians use ripasso. Using revisione in an academic context would sound like you are editing the textbook itself.
- In Italy, revisione is the standard term for a mandatory vehicle safety and emissions inspection. If a driver says their car needs a revisione, they are talking about a government inspection rather than a repair.
- The word revisione shares its Latin root with the English 'vision', meaning that at its heart, to revise something in Italian is to 'look at it again'.
Examples in context
- Ho imparato ad apprezzare il potere della revisione.I learned to appreciate the power of revision.This sentence is useful for demonstrating the power of revisione.Tatoeba #13127864 by Nuel, translation #13127863 by Nuel
- Ho bisogno di una revisione del mio saggio.I need a revision of my essay.
- Devo ripassare per l'esame di italiano.I need to revise for the Italian exam.
- Ho bisogno di rivedere il mio compito prima di consegnarlo.I need to revise my assignment before submitting it.
- La revisione del testo è stata lunga.The revision of the text was long.
- Aspetto la revisione del progetto.I am waiting for the revision of the project.
Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are discussing a project at work.
- MatteoHai già finito di scrivere il rapporto, Chiara?Have you already finished writing the report, Chiara?
- ChiaraSì, ma ora devo fare una veloce revisione.Yes, but now I have to do a quick revision.
- MatteoVuoi che ti aiuti a controllare?Do you want me to help you check it?
- ChiaraSì, grazie Matteo, sarebbe molto utile.Yes, thanks Matteo, that would be very helpful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “revision” translations and entries revisione, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries revisione, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
