recension

/rɪˈsɛnʃən/
noun
  1. A revised version of a text, especially an ancient or classic work, created by critical editing.
    • Scholars compared the original manuscript with a later recension.
    • This recension of the ancient history book includes updated footnotes.
    • The new recension of the poem corrected several errors from earlier copies.
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