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 or political or religious affairs
a religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of Protestant churches
rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course;
"the reclamation of delinquent children"
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The reformation of criminals has produced an obvious result. 對罪犯的改造有了明顯的效果。
This reformation on pension system is a historical progress. 這次養老金制度變革是一次歷史性進步。
All of the people in the country have been prepared for the great reformation. 這個國家的人都已經為大變革做好了準備。
