reformation

英 [refə'meɪʃ(ə)n] 美[,rɛfɚ'meʃən]

• n. 革新；改善

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. rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course;

"the reclamation of delinquent children"