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While we're in the mood...

for nit-picking, I take exception to the term 'Revised'.

Surely it's an update.

A revision is where something that already exists has been altered in
some way, usually to correct a fault or rectify an omission.

Okay, that's not the dictionary definition [and one could argue Apple
omitted to include copy/paste], but this is how we usually use the term -
isn't it?

Just for measure, here IS the dictionary definition:

revise |r??v??z|
verb [ trans. ]
1 reconsider and alter (something) in the light of further evidence : he
had cause to revise his opinion a moment after expressing it.
? reexamine and make alterations to (written or printed matter) : the
book was published in 1960 and revised in 1968 | [as adj. ] ( revised) a
revised edition.

Whereas:

update
verb |?p?de?t| [ trans. ]
make (something) more modern or up to date : security measures are
continually updated and improved | [as adj. ] ( updated) an updated list
of subscribers.
? give (someone) the latest information about something : the reporter
promised to keep the viewers updated.

It's an update.

But then if your brief is to present the impression that Apple has had to
reconsider and alter (something) in the light of further evidence', it sure
reads better than reporting that Apple has: 'make (something) more
modern or up to date'.

It's subtle, but not that subtle. I wonder how long they worked on it?
Don't worry guys, it's only the English language, available to download
AND upload [FREE] all over the planet, still developing, so often abused,
but not in need of revision or update!

Posted by: Graham Ellison   Posted on: 06/17/09 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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