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Reform Definition, Examples & Usage Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：System improvement plan (reform)
reform
/rɪˈfɔːrm/
n./v.
An action or plan to make a system or organization better.
System improvement plan
➕
/ˈsɪstəm ɪmˈpruːvmənt plæn/
n./v.
A planned change or set of changes intended to make a system, organization, or practice better, often by correcting faults or removing abuses.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
re- (again) + form (shape) => to shape or make again.
💡 Mnemonic
Reform: Re-do the form to make it better.
📖 Example
The government announced a new reform of the education system to provide more support for students.
The government announced a new reform of the education system to provide more support for students.
🔗 Collocations
education reform – changes made to improve the education system
tax reform – a change in the tax system
land reform – redistribution of land ownership
🔄 Synonyms
overhaul (n.) – a thorough examination and repair or change
amendment (n.) – a minor change or addition to improve something
restructuring (n.) – a complete reorganization of a system
🚫 Antonyms
stagnation (n.) – lack of activity, growth, or development
deterioration (n.) – the process of becoming progressively worse
🌱 Derivatives
reformation (n.) – the act of reforming or the state of being reformed
reformer (n.) – a person who advocates or carries out reform
reformist (adj./n.) – supporting or advocating gradual reform
📖 Cultural Story
From Latin 'reformare' (re- 'again' + formare 'to form'). Used since the 14th century, it gained prominence during the Protestant Reformation (16th century) and remains central in politics and social movements.
Meaning 2：Improve by changing (reform)
reform
/rɪˈfɔːrm/
n./v.
To change a system or organization to make it better.
Improve by changing
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/ɪmˈpruːv baɪ ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
n./v.
To make changes in a system, organization, or practice in order to improve it, especially by removing faults or introducing new methods.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The company promised to reform its hiring practices to ensure fairness for all applicants.
The company promised to reform its hiring practices to ensure fairness for all applicants.
🔗 Collocations
reform policies – to change official rules or plans
reform the system – to make fundamental changes to a system
reform an institution – to improve an organization by changing its structure
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