Definition of "reflection" in English

noun

1. The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

2. The property of a propagated wave being thrown back from a surface (such as a mirror).

3. Something, such as an image, that is reflected.

   • The dog barked at his own reflection in the mirror.

4. Careful thought or consideration.

   • After careful reflection, I have decided not to vote for that proposition.

5. A representative manifestation or outcome of a condition, trend or trait.

   • Our recent results are a reflection of the progress we've made as a team.

6. (computing) The process or mechanism of determining the capabilities of an object at run-time.

7. (anatomy) The folding of a part; a fold.