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re·vi·so·ry

 (rĭ-vī′zə-rē)
adj.
Of, relating to, effecting, or having the power of revision.
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revisory

(rɪˈvaɪzərɪ)
adj
of, relating to, or having the power to revise
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re•vi•so•ry

(rɪˈvaɪ zə ri)

adj.
pertaining to or for the purpose of revision.
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