reform

Forms

1.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.a political movement/party
3.an evangelical organisation within Anglicanism

1.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.
- 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.
2.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.
3.To form again or in a new configuration.
- The regiment reformed after surviving the first attack.
- England reformed, this time with Kelly at the head of a 4-4-1, and rode out the final few minutes to force extra time.
- This product contains reformed meat.

Common· #1361

From Middle English reformen, from Old French reformer, from Latin reformo, reformare.

As a noun since 1660s, from French réforme.