American Dictionary
Definition reform in American English
reform
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/rɪˈfɔrm/
▪ far-reaching, fundamental, important, major, radical, sweeping
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a change that is intended to correct a situation that is wrong or unfair, or make a system work more effectively
Example
The new government has promised to introduce democratic reforms.
Example
This is the most far-reaching reform of the welfare system in over 30 years.
