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Revision

Meaning in graphic design, with examples

/rɪˈvɪʒən/nounCore term

In graphic design, revision means: A change made to a design after feedback, or a new version of the design that includes those changes. Contracts often limit the number of revision rounds.

In Turkish: revizyon, revize, düzeltme

How it is used

Used in emails, quotes and contracts. You make, request or send revisions; quotes say things like ‘includes two rounds of revisions’, and extra revisions are often charged. The verb is revise.

Example sentences

  1. The quote includes two rounds of revisions; any further changes will be charged by the hour.

  2. I've attached the revision with the new photo and the shorter headline.

Common collocations

  • round of revisions
  • make revisions
  • request a revision
  • minor revisions
  • final revision
  • feedbackComments and opinions from a client, art director or colleague about a design, telling the designer what works and what should change.
  • sign offTo give final approval to a design, proof or stage of a project, so that the work can move on to production or the next step.
  • scope creepThe slow growth of a project beyond what was originally agreed, as the client keeps adding small requests, without extra time or budget.
  • proofA trial version of a design, on paper or as a PDF, that the designer and client check carefully for mistakes and colour before the full print run starts.

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