be revised

[bi rɪˈvaɪzd]
verb phrase
ser revisado/revisada
1. to undergo correction, modification, or review; to be examined again and changed if necessary
The document will be revised before submission.
O documento será revisado antes da apresentação.
2. to be checked for errors or inaccuracies
Your essay needs to be revised for grammar.
Seu ensaio precisa ser revisado quanto à gramática.
3. to be updated or amended with new information
The budget will be revised next quarter.
O orçamento será revisado no próximo trimestre.
In both Brazilian and American professional contexts, 'be revised' is commonly used in academic, corporate, and publishing settings. In Brazil, documents often undergo multiple revisions (revisões) before final approval, reflecting a cultural emphasis on thorough review processes. The passive voice construction is particularly prevalent in formal written communication in both regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
be editedbe modifiedbe amendedbe correctedbe updated
Antonyms / Antônimos
be finalizedbe approvedbe accepted as-is

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser revisado/revisada
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ser revisado/revisada
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
ser revisado/revisada
No significant regional variation
Portugal
ser revisto/revista
Alternative past participle form commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Words

revisionreviserevieweditamendmodify

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to the drawing board
give something another look
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