reform

/ˌɹiːˈfɔɹm/

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Also seen as: reforms · reforming · reformed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sự thay đổi để sửa chữa hoặc cải thiện điều gì đó khiếm khuyết

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Noun

Examples

The elections need to undergo a serious reform.

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

Meaning · English

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.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đưa vào hình thức mới và tốt hơn, phục hồi trạng thái tốt trước đây

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Verb

Examples

to reform a profligate man; to reform corrupt manners or morals; to reform a criminal

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

Meaning · English

To return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trở lại trạng thái tốt, sửa đổi hoặc cải chính bản thân

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Verb

Examples

It is hoped that many criminals, upon being freed, will eventually reform.

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

Meaning · English

a political movement/party

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phong trào/chính đảng chính trị

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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.