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reforming

/rɪˈfɔrmɪŋ/ /riˈfɔrmɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
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"
government politics society law moral condition organization

Related Words

Illustration condition

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

Illustration petrochemical

petrochemical noun

/ˌpetroʊˈkemɪkəl/ /ˌpetroʊˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any compound derived from petroleum or natural gas

"Many plastic toys are made from petrochemicals derived from crude oil. "

Illustration criminals

criminals noun

/ˈkɹɪmɪnəlz/

A person who is guilty of a crime, notably breaking the law.

"The criminals were arrested for stealing cars. "

Illustration surviving

surviving verb

/sərˈvaɪvɪŋ/ /sɚˈvaɪvɪŋ/

Of a person, to continue to live; to remain alive.

"After the car accident, the doctors focused on helping the injured patient who was surviving. "

Illustration configuration

configuration noun

/kənˌfɪɡjəˈreɪʃən/ /kənˌfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən/

Form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing's shape; figure; form factor.

"The office chairs came in a standard configuration, but employees could adjust the back support and armrests to their liking. "

Illustration character

character noun

/ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkæɹəktɚ/

A being involved in the action of a story.

"The main character in the school play was a brave student. "

Illustration reformation

reformation noun

/ˌɹɛfəˈmeɪʃn̩/ /ˌɹɛfɚˈmeɪʃn̩/

An improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices, etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social, political or religious affairs or in the conduct of persons or operation of organizations.

"The school implemented a reformation of its grading system to better reflect student learning. "

Illustration molecules

molecules noun

/ˈmɑːlɪkjuːlz/ /ˈmɒlɪkjuːlz/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."

Illustration education

education noun

/ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃn̩/

The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.

"2016-06-17 AROP JOSEPH "Education is the slight hammer that breaks the yoke of ignorance, and moulds knowledge, skills, ideas, good moral values in a person be it a child, a youth or full grown adult. no matter a persons age learning never stops"."

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eventually adverb

/ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

"After many frustrating attempts, he eventually finished his school project. "

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "

Illustration catalytic

catalytic adjective

/ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/

Of or relating to a catalyst; having properties facilitating chemical reaction or change.

"The teacher played a catalytic role in inspiring the students to pursue science. "