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Recension

A recension refers to a critical edition or revision of a text, generally performed by comparing different versions of the same work to produce an authoritative and accurate version. It can also pertain to the act of editing or reviewing a literary work.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The recent recension of Shakespeare's plays provides a more reliable text for scholars.
2. This recension of the ancient manuscript includes previously undiscovered fragments.

Verb:

1. The author spent months recensioning his novel to ensure it met his desired standards.
2. She recensioned the article multiple times before submitting it for publication.

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