reformation
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˌɹɛfɝˈmeɪʃən// UK //ɹɪfɔːmˈeɪʃən// ref·or·ma·tion
n. a major change or improvement in a system, organization, or way of thinking. It often refers to fixing something that was broken or outdated.
n. the act of reforming or improving something, especially a social, political, or religious institution. Often used with the definite article to refer to specific historical movements.
The school started a reformation of its grading system.
The company launched a major reformation of its hiring practices to reduce bias.
The political reformation swept through the country, replacing outdated laws with modern democratic principles that empowered the citizenry.