reform
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Also seen as: reforms · reforming · reformed
Sense 1
The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it
sự thay đổi để sửa chữa hoặc cải thiện điều gì đó khiếm khuyết
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
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.
đưa vào hình thức mới và tốt hơn, phục hồi trạng thái tốt trước đây
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Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits.
trở lại trạng thái tốt, sửa đổi hoặc cải chính bản thân
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Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
a political movement/party
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reform” mean?
The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it
Is “reform” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.