Definitions for reflecting
re·flect·ing

Princeton's WordNet(2.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. reflecting(adj)

   causing reflection or having a device that reflects

   "a reflecting microscope"

Wiktionary(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. reflecting(Noun)

   Action of the verb to reflect.

2. reflecting(Adjective)

   That reflects.

   a reflecting pool

3. reflecting(Adjective)

   That utilizes reflection.

   a reflecting telescope

Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Reflecting

   of Reflect

2. Reflecting(adj)

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

3. Reflecting(adj)

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

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. reflecting

   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?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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. Francis Picabia:

   Knowledge is ancient error reflecting on its youth.

2. Zhou Hao:

   The electricity production remained sluggish and the crude steel output continued the weak trend in January, reflecting an ongoing deleveraging process in the industrial sectors, in the meantime, China has started an aggressive capacity reduction in many sectors, which could add downward pressure on the bulk commodity prices over time.

3. Yasushi Kimura:

   The world's crude demand/supply remains in excess supplies, oPEC projected a continuation of firm demand in global crude demand and judged there's no need to change current production levels. The decision also may have come about reflecting the view that OPEC's lone production cuts would be offset by rising U.S. shale oil production.

4. Michael McCarthy:

   The low volumes and market moves are reflecting that.

5. Erik Pistek:

   [But]since the curtailment of [this], in addition to bail reform, in my opinion, crime is spiking, and the figures are reflecting that. The curtailment of the question-and-frisk is handcuffing the cops. Politicians give the appearance that they care more about criminals than the cops.

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