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Reflection
01
expression of something without the use of words
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His face was a reflection of sorrow.
The painting is a reflection of the artist's inner turmoil.
02
an image or likeness seen in or produced by a reflective surface, often showing left and right reversed
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The reflection in the lake mirrored the mountains perfectly.
He studied his reflection in the mirror.
03
reflectie, weerspiegeling
the action or process where a wave, such as light or sound, bounces back from a surface instead of passing through
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The reflection of light off the mirror allowed him to see around the corner.
De reflectie van het licht op de spiegel stelde hem in staat om om de hoek te kijken.
Scientists use the principles of reflection in designing certain optical instruments, like periscopes.
Wetenschappers gebruiken de principes van reflectie bij het ontwerpen van bepaalde optische instrumenten, zoals periscopen.
04
careful and prolonged thought or consideration
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After much reflection, she decided to change careers.
The decision came only after deep reflection on the risks.
05
the property of sending back light, heat, or sound waves
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Polished metal has high reflection of light.
The surface coating improves reflection and reduces heat absorption.
06
a statement or remark showing careful thought
Voorbeelden
His speech contained a wise reflection on human nature.
That was an insightful reflection about society.
07
(in mathematics) a geometric transformation that flips a figure over a line or plane, reversing direction along one axis
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A reflection over the x-axis changes the sign of the y-coordinate.
The figure 's reflection is congruent to the original.
Lexicale Boom
reflection
flection
