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- Dictionaryreform/rɪˈfɔːm/
verb
- 1. make changes in (something, especially an institution or practice) in order to improve it: "the Bill will reform the tax system" Similar Opposite
- 2. subject (hydrocarbons) to a catalytic process in which straight-chain molecules are converted to branched forms for use as petrol.
noun
- 1. the action or process of reforming an institution or practice: "the reform of the divorce laws"
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to make an improvement, especially by changing a person's behaviour or the structure of something: Who will reform our unfair electoral system? For years I was an alcoholic, but I reformed when the doctors gave me six months to live. Fewer examples. He was given licence to reform the organization.
to make an improvement, especially by changing a person's behavior or the structure of something: Who will reform our unfair electoral system? For years I was an alcoholic, but I reformed when the doctors gave me six months to live. More examplesFewer examples. He was given license to reform the organization.
The meaning of REFORM is to put or change into an improved form or condition. How to use reform in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Reform.
1. To improve by alteration, correction of error, or removal of defects; put into a better form or condition: reform the tax code. 2. a. To abolish abuse or malpractice in: reform the government. b. To put an end to (an abuse or wrong). 3. To induce or persuade (a person) to give up harmful or immoral practices; cause to adopt a better way of life.
Reform definition: the improvement or amendment of what is wrong, corrupt, unsatisfactory, etc.. See examples of REFORM used in a sentence.
When you reform something, you change it for the better. If you're running for President, you might promise to reform government, although it's easier to promise reform than to actually accomplish it. If you take the parts of reform, re- and form, you can see that it means “to shape again.”
Reform consists of changes and improvements to a law, social system, or institution. A reform is an instance of such a change or improvement. The party embarked on a programme of economic reform. He has urged reform of the welfare system. The Socialists introduced fairly radical reforms.
change that is made to a social system, an organization, etc. in order to improve or correct it. a government committed to reform. economic/electoral/constitutional, etc. reform. the reform of the educational system. reforms in education. far-reaching/major/sweeping reforms. Extra Examples.
to change a system, organization, or law in order to improve it: efforts to reform the education system. reform verb (BEHAVIOUR) to change your behaviour and stop doing bad things, or to make someone else do this: a programme to reform criminals. a reformed drug addict.
REFORM meaning: 1 : to improve (someone or something) by removing or correcting faults, problems, etc.; 2 : to improve your own behavior or habits.
