reforms 1 of 2

noun

Definition of reformsnext
plural of reform
as in amendments

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reforms

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of reform
1
as in rehabilitates
to make better in behavior or character volunteers at a sanctuary that tries to reform dogs with behavior problems

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2
as in amends
to change one's behavior or character for the better a man who's been trying to reform ever since he got fired for missing too many days of work

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3
as in corrects
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from he had better reform his ways if he wants any of us to trust him

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reforms
  1. amendments
  2. improves
  3. modifications
  4. revisions
  5. corrections
  6. alterations
  7. transformations
Noun
  • The margin also allows for easier passage of constitutional amendments directly to voters.
    Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The company has made several amendments to its charter and trust agreement to facilitate the extension of the Business Combination period and to alter redemption limitations.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of amendments
Verb
  • This not only helps leaders but also improves morale and inclusion.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As healthcare evolves, data drives decision-making, improves outcomes and reduces administrative burdens.
    Arpan Saxena, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of improves
Noun
  • Extreme modifications risk upsetting devoted consumers who depend on familiar features to recognize the brand and might result in confusion.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Developers have to make considerable modifications to their applications to make up for the feature gap between the old and the new database.
    Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of modifications
Noun
  • Lisa, a brilliant product development executive, consistently delays launches due to last-minute tweaks and revisions.
    Patricia Kennedy, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Still others will consider revisions in property taxes.
    Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of revisions
Noun
  • At least eight other deaths in the custody of Sangamon County Sheriff's Office deputies and corrections officers have occurred under circumstances where officials' conduct was called into question.
    Sarah Metz, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Even with the price corrections this week, the $60,990 Cybertruck that was listed on Tesla’s website until August is by far the least expensive version.
    Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of corrections
Noun
  • Typical transfer agreements require transferors to comply with the prevailing wage and apprenticeship rules for alterations and repairs.
    Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The dress required a few last-minute alterations.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of alterations
Noun
  • These small shifts, when executed thoughtfully, can lead to big transformations down the road.
    Chloe Berger, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
  • This defines all of the primary information and transformations used by a query.
    Mike Flaxman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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