reform

reform
I UK [rɪˈfɔː(r)m] / US [rɪˈfɔrm] noun [countable/uncountable]
Word forms "reform":
singular reform plural reforms
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a change that is intended to correct a situation that is wrong or unfair, or make a system work more effectively

a programme of economic reforms

The new government has promised to introduce democratic reforms.

reform to:

radical reforms to the health service

reform of:

This is the most important reform of the police service in over 30 years.

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Collocations:
Adjectives frequently used with reform
▪  far-reaching, fundamental, important, major, radical, sweeping
II UK [rɪˈfɔː(r)m] / US [rɪˈfɔrm] verb
Word forms "reform":
present tense I/you/we/they reform he/she/it reforms present participle reforming past tense reformed past participle reformed
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1) [transitive] to improve a situation by correcting things that are wrong or unfair, or to make a system work more effectively

The healthcare system must be radically reformed.

a proposal to reform tax laws

2) [intransitive/transitive] to change your own or someone else's behaviour, so that it is no longer illegal or harmful

The prison system is not designed to reform criminals.

She expressed a determination to reform.

a reformed alcoholic/gambler


English dictionary. 2014.

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  • Reform — Reform …   Deutsch Wörterbuch

  • reform — re·form /ri fȯrm/ vt 1: to put (a writing) into a corrected form that more accurately reflects the agreement of the parties allows a writing signed by mistake to be reform ed W. M. McGovern, Jr. et al. compare ratify 2: to induce or c …   Law dictionary

  • Reform — (lat. für re zurück; formatio: Gestaltung, Wiederherstellung) bezeichnet in der Politik eine größere, planvolle und gewaltlose Umgestaltung bestehender Verhältnisse und Systeme. Das Wort erscheint schon in den Paulus Briefen der Bibel, später… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Reform — Re*form , n. [F. r[ e]forme.] Amendment of what is defective, vicious, corrupt, or depraved; reformation; as, reform of elections; reform of government. [1913 Webster] {Civil service reform}. See under {Civil}. {Reform acts} (Eng. Politics), acts …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Reform — Re*form (r?*f?rm ), v. t. [F. r[ e]former, L. reformare; pref. re re + formare to form, from forma form. See {Form}.] 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… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Reform — Reform, AL U.S. city in Alabama Population (2000): 1978 Housing Units (2000): 925 Land area (2000): 8.042385 sq. miles (20.829681 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.028421 sq. miles (0.073611 sq. km) Total area (2000): 8.070806 sq. miles (20.903292 sq …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

  • Reform, AL — U.S. city in Alabama Population (2000): 1978 Housing Units (2000): 925 Land area (2000): 8.042385 sq. miles (20.829681 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.028421 sq. miles (0.073611 sq. km) Total area (2000): 8.070806 sq. miles (20.903292 sq. km) FIPS… …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

  • Reform — Re*form , v. i. To return to a good state; to amend or correct one s own character or habits; as, a man of settled habits of vice will seldom reform. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • reform. — reform. = reformiert. * * * reform. = reformiert …   Universal-Lexikon

  • reform — vb *correct, rectify, emend, amend, remedy, redress, revise Analogous words: *mend, repair, rebuild: better, *improve, help, ameliorate reform n *reformation …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • reform — The verb reform (with the stress on the second syllable) means ‘to improve by removing faults’. Re form (with hyphen) means ‘to form again’ …   Modern English usage

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