What is specifically, the review of a text (as of an ancient author) by an editor; critical revisal and establishment called?
recension — Specifically, the review of a text (as of an ancient author) by an editor; critical revisal and establishment. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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