reform

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in…

   The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it

   • The elections need to undergo a serious reform.
   • Major reform is needed to improve the efficiency in the factory.
2. 2

   To put into a new and improved form or condition

   To put into a new and improved form or condition; to restore to a former good state, or bring from bad to good; to change from worse to better.

   • to reform a profligate man; to reform corrupt manners or morals; to reform a criminal
   • In this interview with Law Editors and Correspondents, he speaks on the gains of reforming the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), efforts to keep underage persons out of jail.
   • “There was always something a bit wrong with him,” she said, “but nothing you mightn’t have hoped for, not till they took him and carried him off and reformed him”
3. 3

   To return to a good state

   To return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits.

   • It is hoped that many criminals, upon being freed, will eventually reform.
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   1. 4

      To form again or in a new configuration.

      • This product contains reformed meat.
      • The regiment reformed after surviving the first attack.
   2. 5

      a political movement/party

   3. 6

      Of Reform Judaism, its tenets, or its adherents.

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