Definition of Reform
Reform
re·form
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to change something (such as an institution or policy) in order to improve it;
e.g. They wanted to reform the education system.
(verb)
to bring about change in someone or oneself for the better;
e.g. The social worker has a duty to reform ex-criminals once they are out of prison.
(noun)
the improvement of something by removing practices or institutions;
e.g. Hopefully these economic reforms will be helpful for the country and the economy.
(adjective)
of or relating to Reform Judaism;
e.g. He is a reform Rabbi at the local synagogue.
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