ScienceAugust 9, 2026

revisional

ri-VIZH-uh-nul

Definition

Relating to or involving a revision, modification, or re-examination of existing records, data, or policies.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'revisio' meaning 'a seeing again,' which entered English through French to describe the act of looking over something again to correct or improve it.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the nature of the upcoming census activities in Ladakh, suggesting a shift or updated process compared to previous enumerations.

Census 2027: Ladakh to lead caste enumeration in independent India

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The Hindu

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