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Document Revision

A controlled change made to an approved document that results in a new authorized version.

Definition

Document Revision is the formal process of modifying a controlled document while maintaining a complete history of changes, approvals and version identifiers. Revisions may correct errors, incorporate engineering changes, reflect as-built conditions or update operational requirements.

Why It Matters

Document Revision maintains document integrity, traceability and configuration control by ensuring that historical versions remain identifiable while current versions are clearly distinguished.

In Practice

Revision control typically includes revision numbering, change descriptions, approval workflows, effective dates and audit history to support governance and compliance requirements.

Common Misuse

Document Revision refers to the controlled modification of a document, while a revision identifier (such as Rev A or Rev 3) represents a specific released version of that document.

Term Details
Synonyms:
Document Revision; Revision Control; Document Version
Classification:
Engineering Documentation
Concept
Intermediate
Applications

Engineering Documentation; Configuration Management; Quality Assurance.

Where It's Used

Engineering projects.; Document control.; Asset lifecycle management.; Change management.; Regulatory compliance.

References

ISO 9001

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