Re-for·ma·tion n. The act of forming anew; a second forming in order; as, the reformation of a column of troops into a hollow square.
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re-formation
n : forming again (especially with improvements or removal of
defects); renewing and reconstituting [syn: regeneration]
reformation
n 1: 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
2: 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 [syn: Protestant
Reformation]
3: rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course; "the
reclamation of delinquent children" [syn: reclamation]