re·flec·tion or chiefly Brit re·flex·ion 
/rɪˈflɛkʃən/ noun
plural re·flec·tions /rɪˈflɛkʃən/ noun 1 [count] : an image that is seen in a mirror or on a shiny surface
▪ She was looking at her reflection in the mirror. ▪ He saw the reflections of the clouds on the lake. 2 [count] : something that shows the effect, existence, or character of something else — often + of ▪ The high crime rate is a reflection of the violence of our society. ▪ artistic styles that are reflections of different cultures ▪ The movie is an accurate reflection of what life is like in small towns. 3 [singular] : something that causes people to disapprove of a person or thing — + on or upon ▪ His bad behavior is a reflection on all of us. [=it makes people think badly of all of us] ▪ You're not to blame for these problems. They're no reflection on you. [=they do not show anything about your character] 4 [noncount] : careful thought about something
▪ She had no time for reflection. ▪ spending time in quiet reflection ▪ On/Upon reflection [=after thinking about it], I decided to accept their offer. 5 [count] : an opinion that you form or a remark that you make after carefully thinking about something — usually plural ▪ The book features the writer's reflections on America and its people. ▪ personal reflections
▪ She was looking at her reflection in the mirror. ▪ He saw the reflections of the clouds on the lake.
▪ She had no time for reflection. ▪ spending time in quiet reflection ▪ On/Upon reflection [=after thinking about it], I decided to accept their offer.
