The difference between Improve and Reform

When used as verbs, improve means to make (something) better, whereas reform means to put into a new and improved form or condition.

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 Improve and Reform

  1. Improve as a verb (transitive):

    To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

    Examples:

    "Painting the woodwork will improve this house."

    "Buying more servers would improve performance."

  2. Improve as a verb (intransitive):

    To become better.

    Examples:

    "I have improved since taking the tablets."

    "The error messages have improved since the last version, when they were incomprehensible."

  3. Improve as a verb (obsolete):

    To disprove or make void; to refute.

  4. Improve as a verb (obsolete):

    To disapprove of; to find fault with; to reprove; to censure.

    Examples:

    "to improve negligence"

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  5. Improve as a verb (dated):

    To use or employ to good purpose; to turn to profitable account.

    Examples:

    "to improve one's time;  to improve his means"

  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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