reflection

Definition:
1. A calm lengthy intent consideration.
2. The phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface.
3. Expression without words.
4. The image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material).
5. A likeness in which left and right are reversed.
6. (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed.
7. A remark expressing careful consideration.

Use 'reflection' in a sentence:

• 1. After the time of testing comes a time of reflection and then of action.
• 2. Reflection on a complex task such as teaching is not easy.
• 3. After days of reflection she decided to write back.
• 4. As I said yesterday, this is also a moment of reflection and respect.
• 5. In his latest collection of poems readers are confronted with a series of reflections on death.
• 6. Most disquieting reflection of all, was it not bad form to think about good form?
• 7. It was not long ere a call came from the house and recalled me from my reflections.
• 8. More peaceful times meant there was more time for education, travel, more time for reflection.
• 9. The audience is bounced from gag to gag and conversation to conversation; there is no time for audience reflection.
• 10. He paused, absorbed by his reflections.
• 11. The reflection of sunlight on the lake dazzled my eyes.
• 12. It's a reflection simply of people generally thinking well of themselves.
• 13. This is a reflection upon your honour.
• 14. Any given culture is a reflection of the politics and economics of a given society.
• 15. Inhibition in adulthood seems to be a reflection of a person's experiences as a child.
• 16. Texting saves us time, but it steals from quiet reflection.
• 17. He didn't speak much, but what he said affords much food for reflection.
• 18. In reflection, my firm belief in the power of the brand was naive, not to mention a bit snobby.
• 19. Since there are four reflections, the exiting image will be right-handed.
• 20. The shimmering lake and the pagoda's reflection present a lovely scene.
• 21. Simply put, your body's health is a reflection of your mental health.
• 22. One can see the reflection of the tower in the water.
• 23. The eyes of a hunting cat flashed green in reflection of the lights.
• 24. Language is a reflection of culture.
• 25. The water is so clear that you can see your reflection in it.
• 26. Blue is associated with the positive qualities of trust, efficiency, quietness, coolness, reflection and calm.
• 27. I watch my reflection in a pane of glass.
• 28. Upon reflection, however, it is equally easy to feel like you have seen it all before.
• 29. One of the problems could begin with a reflection like this.
• 30. The way in which you identify yourself is the best reflection of your self-image.
• 31. On sober reflection, I don't think I really need a car after all.
• 32. This is because they, and only they, can change the reflection in the mirror.
• 33. The loss of light by absorption and reflection within the telescope is not taken into account here.
• 34. So now the signals can be efficiently transferred into the water with minimal reflection.
• 35. Inhibition in adulthood seems to be very clearly a reflection of a person's experiences as a child.
• 36. You can see your reflection in the glass.
• 37. He is one of the finest examples of scholarship, personal reflection and personal religion.
• 38. Unaccustomed wonder filled his mind at the reflection of the different lots of the brethren of mankind.
• 39. Infection with head lice is no reflection on personal hygiene.
• 40. By encouraging self-reflection and daydreaming, it can spur creativity.
• 41. Find a quiet place and take out your reflection diary.
• 42. Romantics looked at folk tales as sort of a reflection of the soul of the people.
• 43. Your clothes are often a reflection of your personality.
• 44. I couldn't bear to see my reflection in the mirror.
• 45. Meg stared at her reflection in the bedroom mirror.
• 46. He admired his reflection in the mirror.
• 47. The library is unique and its break-up would be a sad reflection on the value we place on our heritage.
• 48. My reflections brought forth no conclusion.
• 49. She decided on reflection to accept his offer after all.
• 50. The increase in crime is a sad reflection on our society today.
• 51. A week off would give him time for reflection.
• 52. The article is an accurate reflection of events that day.