26984 words

reflection

11 definitions • 13 examples
1
the image of something in a mirror or on any reflective surface:

Examples:

In Greek mythology, Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water.
He put silver foil around the fire to increase heat reflection.
2
the return of light, heat, sound, or energy from a surface:

Examples:

He put silver foil around the fire to increase heat reflection.
3
the angle that a beam of light or other energy that is reflected from a surface makes with a line vertical to that surface:

Examples:

This is only visible at certain angles of reflection.
4
a sign or result of something:

Examples:

The fact that soldiers are on the streets is a reflection of how terrified the government is.
5
serious and careful thought:

Examples:

On reflection (= after considering it), I decided I had been wrong.
After 30 years as a judge, her reflections on/about justice were well worth listening to.
6
something that makes other people have a particular opinion about someone or something, especially a bad opinion:

Examples:

Low test scores are a sad reflection on our school system.
7
something that shows, expresses, or is a sign of something:

Examples:

Their finely decorated home is a reflection of their good taste.
The team’s losses of late seem to be a reflection on the coaching.
8
the return of light, heat, sound, or energy from a surface
9
A reflection is also an image seen in a mirror or other shiny surface:

Examples:

Standing on the dock, we could see the reflection of the sky in the still water.
10
The angle of reflection is the angle that a beam of light or other energy that is reflected from a surface makes with a line vertical to that surface.
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Examples:

[ C ] Her reflections on life are recorded in her journal.
[ U ] After much reflection, he decided to return to teaching.

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