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Reformation

/ˌɹɛfəˈmeɪʃn̩/

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.

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📖 Definitions of "Reformation"

noun

1
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.
2
Change or correction, by a court in equity, to a written instrument to conform to the original intention of the parties.

🔄 Synonyms of "Reformation"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
reclamationnoun	The recovery of a wasteland, or of flooded land so it can be cultivated.
remakingnoun	Re-creation; reconstruction.
refabricationnoun	Fabrication again or anew; remanufacture.
reassemblynoun	The process of assembling something again.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Reformation"

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Word	Definition
remakingnoun	Re-creation; reconstruction.
reassemblynoun	The process of assembling something again.
refabricationnoun	Fabrication again or anew; remanufacture.
reclamationnoun	The recovery of a wasteland, or of flooded land so it can be cultivated.
amendmentnoun	(especially US) An addition to and/or alteration to the Constitution.
reformnoun	The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it
restructuringnoun	A reorganization; an alteration of structure.
reformingnoun	reformation
reorganizationnoun	The act or process of rearranging. See reorganize.
restructurenoun	A reorganization.
reformative	That serves to reform or correct
overhaulnoun	A major repair, renovation, or revision.
repairnoun	The act of repairing something.
redesignnoun	A plan for making changes to the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system so as to better serve the purpose of the original design, or to serve purposes different from those set forth in the original design.
mendnoun	(transitive) To physically repair (something that is broken, defaced, decayed, torn, or otherwise damaged).
reeducationnoun	The act of educating again or anew so as to rehabilitate or adapt to new situations.
reintegrationnoun	The process of reintegrating.
remoldingnoun	An act of molding again.
re-educationnoun	Alternative form of reeducation. [The act of educating again or anew so as to rehabilitate or adapt to new situations.]
renewalnoun	The act of renewing.