n. [ L. recensio: cf. F. recension. ] 1. The act of reviewing or revising; review; examination; enumeration. Barrow. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Specifically, the review of a text (as of an ancient author) by an editor; critical revisal and establishment. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. The result of such a work; a text established by critical revision; an edited version. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who makes recensions; specifically, a critical editor. [ 1913 Webster ]