amelioration vs reformation

amelioration

noun
  • An improvement. 

  • The act of making better. 

  • The process by which a term gains a more positive connotation over time. 

  • An ameliorative change of a concept or a repertoire of concepts. 

reformation

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, political or religious affairs or in the conduct of persons or operation of organizations. 

  • Change or correction, by a court in equity, to a written instrument to conform to the original intention of the parties. 

How often have the words amelioration and reformation occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )