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单词 reformation
释义

reformation

noun

ref·​or·​ma·​tion ˌre-fər-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce reformation (audio)
1
: the act of reforming : the state of being reformed
2
capitalized : a 16th century religious movement marked ultimately by rejection or modification of some Roman Catholic doctrine and practice and establishment of the Protestant churches
reformational
ˌre-fər-ˈmā-shnəl How to pronounce reformation (audio)
-shə-nᵊl
adjective

Example Sentences

the reformation of our justice system
Recent Examples on the Web The king and other members of the royal family then attended a memorial service at St. Giles’, a 14th-Century church whose onetime minister was John Knox, the leader of the Scottish reformation. WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 The Stone Mountain Action Coalition, a grassroots organization that has pushed for a sweeping reformation at the park, said that’s not a good excuse. al, 8 Sep. 2022 But the focus ought to be on the cost of higher education, and a reformation on how to deliver it to more people. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Following the reformation, the island took on a more military function before the construction of several Renaissance-style palace and court buildings. David Nikel, Forbes, 13 June 2022 Gray hydrogen is created from natural gas, or methane, using steam methane reformation but without capturing the carbon dioxide made in the process. Tim Fitzpatrick, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Apr. 2022 In the United Kingdom, where a reformation of the labor market related to Brexit is also unfolding, there are now 4.4 vacancies for every 100 jobs — an all-time high. Julia Horowitz, CNN, 30 Mar. 2022 Hydrogen made from steam methane reformation with carbon capture currently costs about $2.40 per kilogram. University Of Houston Energy Fellows, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021 The reformation of our legal system is something law professor Jody Armour has studied and lived for a lifetime and reimagines in his new book, N*gga Theory: Race, Language, Unequal Justice, and the Law. Kc Cole, Wired, 20 Oct. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

reformation

noun

ref·​or·​ma·​tion ˌre-fər-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce reformation (audio)
: the act of changing something or someone for the better

Legal Definition

reformation

noun

ref·​or·​ma·​tion ˌre-fər-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce reformation (audio)
: the act or an instance of reforming
specifically : the equitable remedy of reforming a writing (as a deed or contract) and enforcing it as reformed

Note: Reformation is allowed primarily to correct mistakes such as typographical errors or incorrectly chosen words. Occasionally reformation is permitted in cases of fraud or misrepresentation. Clear and convincing evidence of the mistake and of the intended agreement is usually required; sometimes parol evidence is sufficient to establish the agreement. This remedy is not applicable to wills.

reformation

noun

as in reform
the act, process, or result of improving something by removing flaws, problems, etc. They're calling for a complete reformation of the healthcare system.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • reform
  • overhaul
  • redesign
  • reconversion
  • revision
  • reconstruction
  • remodeling
  • amendment
  • reworking
  • remaking
  • rectification
  • repair
  • transformation
  • modification
  • alteration
  • revamping
  • revise
  • correction
  • refashioning
  • variation
  • repairing
  • adjustment
  • redo
  • fixing
  • conversion
  • change
  • mending
  • metamorphosis
  • transition
  • redoing
  • changeover
  • review
  • deformation
  • transfiguration
  • transmutation
  • shift
  • difference
  • distortion
  • replacement
  • substitution
  • tweak
  • displacement
  • disfigurement
  • mutation
  • supplantation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • stabilization
  • fixation
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