The difference between Correct and Reform

When used as verbs, correct means to make something that was wrong become right, whereas reform means to put into a new and improved form or condition.

Correct is also adjective with the meaning: free from error.

Reform is also noun with the meaning: the change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it.

check bellow for the other definitions of Correct and Reform

  1. Correct as an adjective:

    Free from error; true; accurate.

  2. Correct as an adjective:

    With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.

  1. Correct as a verb (transitive):

    To make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from.

    Examples:

    "The navigator corrected the course of the ship."

  2. Correct as a verb (by extension, transitive):

    To grade (examination papers).

  3. Correct as a verb (transitive):

    To inform (someone) of their error.

    Examples:

    "It's rude to correct your parents."

  1. Reform as a noun:

    The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it

    Examples:

    "The elections need to undergo a serious reform."

    "A major reform is needed to improve the efficiency in the factory."

  1. Reform as a verb (transitive):

    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:

    "to reform a profligate man; to reform corrupt manners or morals; to reform a criminal"

  2. Reform as a verb (intransitive):

    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."

  3. Reform as a verb (transitive, intransitive):

    To form again or in a new configuration.

    Examples:

    "This product contains reformed meat."

    "The regiment reformed after surviving the first attack."

    "The pop group reformed for one final tour."

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