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]