0 to make an improvement, especially by changing a person's behaviour or the structure of something: --
1 an improvement, especially in a person's behaviour or in the structure of something: --
2 to become better, or to make something better by making corrections or removing any faults: --
3 an improvement or set of improvements made to a system, law, organization, etc. in order to make it more modern or effective: --
fundamental/major/radical reforms
Market reforms have opened the doors to greater competition.
banking/economic/tax reform Corporate tax reform has left companies uncertain about future tax bills.
reforms in sth He has called for reforms in the retirement system for years.
reform of sth Essential reform of the banking sector is under way.
4 to make an improvement to a system, a law, an organization, etc., in order to make it more modern or effective: --
They include structural adjustment reforms, road sector reform, banking sector reform, agricultural sector reform, land sector reform, and tax reform.
Most of the major structural reforms have been passed with the non-socialist opposition.
Structural reforms, however, take decades before their full effects are felt.
The system's popularity among voters is so great, that many perceive program reform as tantamount to touching the ' ' third rail ' ' of politics.
Despite the variety of systems, the objectives guiding these reforms have been rather similar.
Technical regulation and enforcement may have actually declined in effectiveness until recent reforms were implemented.
Some advocates of reform stressed the desirability of adding new subjects to the curriculum, including modern sciences.
They were mutually dedicated to reforming institutions and removing privileges that they regarded as impediments to growth and stability.
