Definitions for REFLECTING
re·flect·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. reflectingadjective

   causing reflection or having a device that reflects

   "a reflecting microscope"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. reflectingnoun

   Action of the verb to reflect.

2. reflectingadjective

   That reflects.

   a reflecting pool

3. reflectingadjective

   That utilizes reflection.

   a reflecting telescope

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1. reflecting

   Reflecting refers to the process of thinking deeply or carefully about something. It can also mean throwing back light, heat, or sound without absorbing it, often associated with mirrors or shiny surfaces. Additionally, in the context of mathematics, reflecting can also mean flipping an object over a line or plane.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Reflecting

   of Reflect

2. Reflectingadjective

   throwing back light, heat, etc., as a mirror or other surface

3. Reflectingadjective

   given to reflection or serious consideration; reflective; contemplative; as, a reflecting mind

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1. reflectingverb

   Verb form of the word reflect.

   The light is reflecting off the silver paint in our living room and forms beautiful colors of light throughout the room.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 15, 2020  

How to pronounce REFLECTING?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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How to say REFLECTING in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of REFLECTING in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of REFLECTING in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of REFLECTING in a Sentence

1. Robert Wood:

   The markets are reflecting the economic reality, which is that the economy has collapsed.

2. David Gauke:

   The prime minister is reflecting on what the options are, and is considering what may happen but I don't think any decisions have been made, we are clearly going to have to consider very carefully the will of parliament.

3. Dave Keaveny:

   The pain usually comes on after the exposure, even on a cloudy day, you still have UV light that's getting through the clouds and reflecting off the snow and can hurt your eyes.

4. Manoj Pradhan:

   The debate of whether we actually are reflecting inflation properly will come up more and more. House prices will start getting a lot of attention.

5. Mark Luschini:

   Investors' attitudes seem to be worsening relative to the likelihood of a global recession. I think that's what financials are reflecting – that their net interest margins are going to be further compressed under collapsing bond yields.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=REFLECTING
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Reflecting
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/REFLECTING