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Word: Reform
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English (as a verb in the senses ‘restore (peace)’ and ‘bring back to the original condition’): from Old French reformer or Latin reformare, from re- ‘back’ + formare ‘to form, shape’. The noun dates from the mid 17th century
rɪˈfɔːm
make changes in (something, especially an institution or practice) in order to improve it
Short Definition:make changes in
Examples:- the Bill will reform the tax system
subject (hydrocarbons) to a catalytic process in which straight-chain molecules are converted to branched forms for use as petrol.
Short Definition:subject hydrocarbons to catalytic process in which straight-chain molecules are converted to branched forms for use as petrol
Word: Reform
Speech Type: Noun
rɪˈfɔːm
the action or process of reforming an institution or practice
Short Definition:action or process of reforming institution or practice
Examples:- the reform of the divorce laws
- economic reforms
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