The difference between Rectify and Reform
When used as verbs, rectify means to heal (an organ or part of the body), 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 Rectify and Reform
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Rectify as a verb (obsolete, transitive):
To heal (an organ or part of the body).
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Rectify as a verb (transitive):
To restore (someone or something) to its proper condition; to straighten out, to set right.
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Rectify as a verb (transitive):
To remedy or fix (an undesirable state of affairs, situation etc.).
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Rectify as a verb (transitive, chemistry):
To purify or refine (a substance) by distillation.
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Rectify as a verb (transitive):
To correct or amend (a mistake, defect etc.).
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Rectify as a verb (transitive, now, rare):
To correct (someone who is mistaken).
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Rectify as a verb (transitive, geodesy, now, historical):
To adjust (a globe or sundial) to prepare for the solution of a proposed problem.
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Rectify as a verb (transitive, electronics):
To convert (alternating current) into direct current.
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Rectify as a verb (transitive, math):
To determine the length of a curve included between two limits.
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Rectify as a verb (transitive):
To produce (as factitious gin or brandy) by redistilling bad wines or strong spirits (whisky, rum, etc.) with flavourings.
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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."
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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"
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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."
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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."