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reflection

The correct spelling is reflection.

How to pronounce reflection

/ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/
noun

IPA: /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/

Say it like: Ref-lec-sho-n

The correct spelling is reflection. The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected. For example: "The dog barked at his own reflection in the mirror."

Usage Examples

The dog barked at his own reflection in the mirror.

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

It is a reflection on his character that he never came back to see them.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
  2. 2.The property of a propagated wave being thrown back from a surface (such as a mirror).
  3. 3.Something, such as an image, that is reflected.
  4. 4.Careful thought or consideration.
  5. 5.An implied criticism.

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