English · Culture & Society
reform
/rɪˈfɔːm/
[/rɪˈfɔːm/]
improvement by change
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A change made to an institution or practice in order to improve it. Unlike revolution, reform works within the existing system.
Example
The education reform reduced class sizes and gave teachers more time to support struggling students.
The education reform reduced class sizes and gave teachers more time to support struggling students.
Etymology
From Old French 'reformer', from Latin 'reformare' (to form again), from 're-' and 'formare' (to form).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in politics, law, and institutional change.