reflecting

v. sending back light, heat, or sound from a surface.

v. the action of a surface throwing back light, heat, or sound without absorbing it.

“The sunlight was reflecting off the windows of the tall buildings.”

“The calm surface of the lake was perfectly reflecting the snow-capped peaks, creating a symmetrical image of the landscape.”

v. thinking carefully and quietly about something that happened.

v. engaging in serious thought or consideration regarding past events or ideas.

“After the busy week, she spent Sunday reflecting on her progress.”

“Reflecting on the results of the clinical trial, the researchers realized that their initial hypothesis required significant adjustment.”

v. showing or representing a particular situation or feeling.

v. serving as an indication or representation of a specific state of affairs or quality.

“The low test scores are reflecting a lack of study time.”

“The CEO's optimistic speech was reflecting the company's strong financial performance over the last three quarters.”

adj. describing a surface that sends back light.

adj. possessing the property of reflection; used to describe surfaces or materials that redirect light or energy.

“Cyclists should wear reflecting strips on their clothes at night.”

“The architect specified reflecting glass for the facade to reduce the building's internal heat gain during the summer months.”

n. the act of thinking or the process of light bouncing back.

n. the occurrence or instance of physical or mental reflection.

“His constant reflecting on the past made it hard for him to move on.”

“The constant reflecting of radar waves allowed the operators to track the vessel's precise movements through the fog.”

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