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Meaning of reforming

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

reforming

verb

Definitions

  1. 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

    Example: 1909, H. G. Wells, The History of Mr. Polly Chapter 9

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

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

  3. To form again or in a new configuration.

    Example: The regiment reformed after surviving the first attack.

noun

Definitions

  1. Reformation

  2. A catalytic process, whereby short-chain molecules are combined to make larger ones; used in the petrochemical industry.