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   reflection

   /rɪˈflɛkʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it: "the reflection of light" Similar sending backthrowing backcasting backmirroringbackscatteringOpposite absorption
   • ▪ an amount of light, heat, or sound that is reflected by a body or surface: "the reflections from the street lamps gave them just enough light"
   • ▪ an image seen in a mirror or shiny surface: "Marianne surveyed her reflection in the mirror" Similar imagemirror imagelikenessecho
   • ▪ a thing that is a consequence of or arises from something else: "a healthy skin is a reflection of good health in general" Similar indicationdisplaydemonstrationmanifestationexpressionattestationproofevidence
   • ▪ a thing bringing discredit to someone or something: "it was a sad reflection on society that because of his affliction he was picked on" Similar sluraspersionimputationcensurereproachshamecriticismsource of discreditderogation
   • 2. serious thought or consideration: "he doesn't get much time for reflection" Similar thoughtthinkingconsiderationcontemplationstudydeliberationponderingmeditationmusingruminationcogitationbroodingagonizingrare:cerebration
   • ▪ an idea about something, especially one that is written down or expressed: "reflections on human destiny and art" Similar opinionthoughtviewviewpointbelieffeelingideaimpressionconclusionjudgementassessmentestimationcommentobservationremarkstatementutterancepronouncementdeclaration
   • 3. the conceptual operation of inverting a system or event with respect to a plane, each element being transferred perpendicularly through the plane to a point the same distance the other side of it.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French reflexion or late Latin reflexio(n-), from Latin reflex- ‘bent back’, from the verb reflectere.

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2. byjus.com › physics › reflection-of-lightWhat is Reflection of Light? - Definition, Laws, Types & Video -...

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   Jun 9, 2019 · Reflection of Light occurs when a ray of light approaches a smooth surface and bounces back. The laws of reflection determine the reflection of incident light rays on reflecting surfaces. Know more at BYJU'S.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREFLECTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REFLECTION definition: 1. the image of something in a mirror or on any reflective surface: 2. the return of light, heat…. Learn more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › reflectionReflection Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of REFLECTION is an instance of reflecting; especially : the return of light or sound waves from a surface. How to use reflection in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREFLECTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Reflection is the process by which light and heat are sent back from a surface and do not pass through it. If you say that something is a reflection of a particular person's attitude or of a situation, you mean that it is caused by that attitude or situation and therefore reveals something about it.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishreflection noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of reflection noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › reflectionReflection - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Your reflection is what you see in the mirror. Other things that bounce back at you are also reflections — light waves, sound waves, even your thoughts. Reflection comes from the Latin reflectere, made up of the prefix re-, "back," and flectere, "to bend."

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of reflection – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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   REFLECTION definition: 1. the image of something in a mirror, on a shiny surface, etc: 2. serious and careful thought…. Learn more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREFLECTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   REFLECTION meaning: 1. the image of something in a mirror or on any reflective surface: 2. the return of light, heat…. Learn more.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › reflection_nreflection, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    What does the noun reflection mean? There are 22 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun reflection, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. reflection has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. How common is the noun reflection? How is the noun reflection pronounced?

11. www.sciencefacts.net › reflectionReflection: Definition, Types, Laws, and Ray Diagrams - Science...

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    Mar 9, 2022 · Reflection is a phenomenon in which a wave traveling through a medium reflects at the interface of another medium. In optics, reflection takes place when light is incident at the interface of the two media. The ray of light returns to the first medium without any change in velocity.