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reformed

/rɪˈfɔrmd/ /riˈfɔrmd/

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verb

Reformieren, umgestalten, verbessern

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

Examples :

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

1909, H. G. Wells, Die Geschichte von Mr. Polly, Kapitel 9

condition action process society organization moral character value attitude being quality

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verb

Sich bessern, sich läutern

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

Examples :

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

Es wird gehofft, dass sich viele Kriminelle nach ihrer Freilassung schließlich bessern werden.

character moral action attitude

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verb

Umgestalten, neu bilden

To form again or in a new configuration.

Examples :

"The regiment reformed after surviving the first attack."

Das Regiment formierte sich nach dem Überleben des ersten Angriffs neu.

action process structure

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adjective

Reformiert, erneuert, verbessert

Corrected; amended; restored to purity or excellence; said, specifically, of the whole body of Protestant churches originating in the Reformation, or, in a more restricted sense, of those who separated from Martin Luther on the doctrine of consubstantiation, etc., and carried the Reformation, as they claimed, to a higher point.

Examples :

"The reformed school curriculum emphasized critical thinking skills. "

Der reformierte Lehrplan der Schule betonte Fähigkeiten zum kritischen Denken.

religion history theology

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adjective

Charakterlich und im Leben gebessert

Amended in character and life.

Examples :

"a reformed gambler or drunkard"

Ein charakterlich und im Leben gebesserter Spieler oder Trinker.

character moral attitude person

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adjective

Im Dienst verbleibend

(of an officer) Retained in service on half or full pay after the disbandment of the company or troop.

Examples :

"The reformed sergeant continued to receive full pay after the army unit was disbanded. "

Der im Dienst verbleibende Sergeant erhielt weiterhin volles Gehalt, nachdem die Armeeeinheit aufgelöst worden war.

military government history