English / word
reform
noun, verb, noun_verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
the improvement or amendment of what is wrong, corrupt, or unsatisfactory; or to make changes to improve a system, law, or practice; Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
The action of reforming an institution or practice; improvement or amendment.
To make changes to improve something, usually a system, law, or practice.
In context
01
Many people want reform in the bus ticket system.
02
The university discussed exam reform after student complaints.
Synonyms
improvement,change,modification
Antonyms
decline,corruption,decay
Collocations
social reform,economic reform,reform movement
Verb forms
Past: reformed · Past participle: reformed · -ing: reforming