contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness (noun)

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

reflection, reflexion (noun)

the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface

expression, manifestation, reflection, reflexion (noun)

expression without words

"tears are an expression of grief"; "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition"

mirror image, reflection, reflexion (noun)

a likeness in which left and right are reversed

reflection, reflexion (noun)

the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)

"he studied his reflection in the mirror"

reflection (noun)

(mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed

observation, reflection, reflexion (noun)

a remark expressing careful consideration

reflection, reflexion, reflectivity (noun)

the ability to reflect beams or rays

reflection (Noun)

The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

reflection (Noun)

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

reflection (Noun)

Something, such as an image, that is reflected.

reflection (Noun)

Careful thought or consideration.

reflection (Noun)

An implied criticism.

reflection (Noun)

The process or mechanism of determining the capabilities of an object at run-time.

Reflection

In computer science, reflection is the ability of a computer program to examine and modify the structure and behavior of an object at runtime. Reflection is most commonly used in high-level virtual machine programming languages like Smalltalk and scripting languages and also in manifestly typed or statically typed programming languages such as Java, ML, Haskell, C# and Scala.

Reflection

Reflection is a song written and produced by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel for the soundtrack of Disneys 1998 animated film Mulan. In the film, the song is performed by Tony Award winner, Filipina singer and actress Lea Salonga as Fa Mulan. An accompanying music video for "Reflection" was included as a bonus to the Disney Gold Classic Collection DVD release of the film in 1998. A single version of the song was recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera and became her debut single. She was 17 at the time it was released. The single's commercial success funded Aguilera's debut album from RCA, in addition to gaining her credibility amongst established writers and producers. Releases of the single were limited, which resulted in the track charting only on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. An accompanying music video for the song was included on the DVD release of Mulan. Aguilera has performed the track on four televised performances, including at the CBS This Morning show, which saw her gain the attention of songwriter Diane Warren. A later, the remix by Eric Kupper was released.