Meaning Of The Word Recension

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What's The Definition Of Recension?

recension in American English
a revising of a text on the basis of a critical examination of sources
noun: an editorial revision of a literary work, esp. on the basis of critical examination of the text and the sources used

recension in British English
noun: a critical revision of a literary work

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