Reform

Quick meaning: Reform is a noun meaning The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. (intransitive) To return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits.
2. (transitive, intransitive) To form again or in a new configuration.
3. (transitive) 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.

Example Sentences

The elections need to undergo a serious reform.

Major reform is needed to improve the efficiency in the factory.

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

to reform a profligate man; to reform corrupt manners or morals; to reform a criminal

Word Forms

• reforms
• reforming
• reformed
• re-form

Synonyms for reform

Depending on context, synonyms include reformation, amendment, rectification, correction, amend, correct.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include regenerate, reformation, amendment, revamp, refurbishment, reshaping.

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