rev

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  1. noun A revolution, as of a motor.
  2. transitive verb To increase the speed of (a motor, for example): revved the engine.
  3. transitive verb To accelerate or increase: orders to rev up factory output.
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  • Sound infrastructure's a bit long of tooth—1.5GHz wireless—but the boardware is current rev, and Net rights from the Van Meegeren underwrote the extravagance of a top-shelf smart pAIno. —  MFSF,January2005
  • Hi rev, for cultural / social reason the bridge was left to remain. that is an equivocation of 'religious' reasons. —  Debunking Christianity
  • OK, here it is, my brilliant idea for the next iPhone software rev: Right now, it takes too many taps to make a phone call. —  Pogue's Posts
  • Gryphon: Investigation reveals that it's one of the later-rev D10s, so apparently this ... —  Gizmo Lovers Blog
  • It's a deserving combination, providing plenty of low-rev action from just 1,300rpm, quick gear-shifting similar to 'boxes of other brands like Porsche, and a nice soundtrack when pushed hard. —  Bangkokpost.com : Breaking News
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