Definition of reform

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re·form    (r-fôrm) KEY 

VERB:
re·formed, re·form·ing, re·forms
VERB:
tr.

1. To improve by alteration, correction of error, or removal of defects; put into a better form or condition.
2. 1. To abolish abuse or malpractice in: reform the government.
   2. To put an end to (a wrong). See Synonyms at correct.
3. To cause (a person) to give up harmful or immoral practices; persuade to adopt a better way of life.

VERB:
intr.

To change for the better.

NOUN:

1. A change for the better; an improvement.
2. Correction of evils, abuses, or errors.
3. Action to improve social or economic conditions without radical or revolutionary change.

ADJECTIVE:

1. Relating to or favoring reform: a reform candidate for mayor.
2. Reform Of or relating to Reform Judaism.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English reformen, from Old French reformer, from Latin refrmre : re-, re- + frmre, to shape (from frma, form)

OTHER FORMS:
re·forma·bili·ty(Noun), re·forma·ble(Adjective), re·former(Noun)