Which is correct:
"first revision" or "first revised"?

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first revision

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to the initial version of a document or work that has been reviewed or edited.

This phrase is used to describe the first version of a document or work that has undergone a review or editing process.

Examples:

  • After the first revision, the manuscript was much improved.
  • The first revision of the software included several bug fixes.

Alternatives:

  • initial revision
  • original version
  • first draft
  • preliminary version
  • unrevised edition

first revised

This phrase is correct and is used to indicate that something has been modified or corrected for the first time.

This phrase is used when referring to something that has been altered or corrected for the first time.

Examples:

  • The first revised edition of the book was published last month.
  • She submitted the first revised draft of her thesis to her advisor.

Alternatives:

  • initially revised
  • first corrected
  • first modified
  • initially altered
  • first updated
Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'First revision' refers to the initial version of a document or work that has been reviewed or edited, while 'first revised' indicates that something has been modified or corrected for the first time.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

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