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Reformation vs Emendation - What's the difference?

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Reformation is a related term of emendation.


As a proper noun reformation

is the reformation.

As a noun emendation is

the act of altering for the better, or correcting what is erroneous or faulty; correction; improvement.

reformation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An 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.
  • emendation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of altering for the better, or correcting what is erroneous or faulty; correction; improvement.
  • * 1922, , Vintage Classics, paperback edition, page 157
  • Then, less melodiously, dissenters of different sects issue a cantankerous emendation .
  • Alteration by editorial criticism, as of a text so as to give a better reading; removal of errors or corruptions from a document.
  • The book might be improved by judicious emendations .

    Synonyms

    revision

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