Reforming: meaning, definitions and examples

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reforming

 

[ rษชหˆfษ”หrmษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political change

Reforming refers to the process of making changes to something in order to improve it. This term is often used in the context of policies, institutions, or practices that need modification to better serve their purpose. Reforming can involve altering laws, regulations, and procedures to enhance efficiency, fairness, or effectiveness. It is a proactive approach aimed at addressing shortcomings and adapting to new circumstances or insights.

Synonyms

ameliorating, improving, modifying, upgrading

Examples of usage

  • The government is reforming the healthcare system to provide better access for all citizens.
  • Many activists are advocating for reforming the education policy to address inequality.
  • The company is reforming its practices to become more environmentally sustainable.

Translations

Translations of the word "reforming" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reformaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคงเคพเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reformierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ reformasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตั„ะพั€ะผัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ reformowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”น้ฉใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉforme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reforma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท reform yapma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐœํ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุตู„ุงุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ reformovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ reformovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”น้ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ reformiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umbรฆtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตั„ะพั€ะผะฐะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ islahat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reforma

Etymology

The term 'reforming' originates from the Latin 'reformare,' which means to shape again or to improve. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, initially used in religious contexts to describe the process of improving moral and ethical standards within the church. Over time, the concept of reform expanded to include political, social, and economic contexts, particularly during periods such as the Reformation, the Enlightenment, and various social movements aimed at addressing injustice or inefficiency. Today, reforming encompasses a broad range of activities from legislative changes to organizational restructuring, highlighting its importance in modern governance and social progress.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,041, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.