—reflection /rɪˈflek.ʃən/
noun [C usually singular] (SIGN)
► C1 a sign or result of something: » The fact that soldiers are on the streets is a reflection of how terrified the government is.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing and demonstrating• • •
Extra Examples:» The film is a reflection of the violence that pervades American culture.» Her novel is an accurate reflection of life in post-war Spain.» I don't believe these exam results are a true reflection of your abilities.» His poor job performance is a reflection of his lack of training.» The grief after her death was a reflection of the great love that people felt for her.noun [C or U] (IMAGE)
► B2 the image of something in a mirror or on any reflective surface: » 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.Thesaurus+: ↑Optics, microscopy and lasers , ↑Eyesight, glasses and lensesThesaurus+: ↑Physical and chemical processesWord Builder:–Nouns: reflection–Adjectives: reflective–Verbs: reflect• • •
Extra Examples:» She was looking at her reflection in the mirror.» She could see her reflection in the water, shimmering in the moonlight.» She checked her reflection in the mirror.» She caught sight of her reflection in the mirror on the door.» He smiled at his reflection in the mirror.noun [C or U] FORMAL (THOUGHT)
► C2 serious and careful thought: » 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.Thesaurus+: ↑Thinking and contemplatingnoun
a reflection on sb/sth► F0 something that makes other people have a particular opinion about someone or something, especially a bad opinion: » Low test scores are a sad reflection on our school system.Thesaurus+: ↑Conditions and characteristics