reflection

rɪˈflɛkʃən
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Translation of reflection from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

thinking

careful thought or consideration about something
  • After much reflection, he decided to change careers.Na veel reflectie besloot hij van carrière te veranderen.
2.

optics

image seen in mirror or reflective surface
  • She admired her reflection in the mirror.Ze bewonderde haar reflectie in de spiegel.
3.

physics

TECH.
return of light or sound waves from a surface
TECH.
  • The reflection of light from the mirror was blinding.Het weerkaatsen van het licht van de spiegel was verblindend
4.

psychology

representation of a condition or trait
weerspiegeling freflectie fafspiegeling
  • His actions are a reflection of his upbringing.Zijn acties zijn een weerspiegeling van zijn opvoeding.
5.

mathematics

TECH.
transformation reversing the direction of an axis
TECH.
spiegeling freflectie f
  • The graph showed a reflection across the x-axis.De grafiek toonde een spiegeling over de x-as.
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Expressions with reflection: examples in English and translations in Dutch

bij nader inzien
On reflection, I think we should cancel the meeting.
zwakke afspiegeling
bleke afspiegeling
This movie is just a pale reflection of the original.
zelfreflectie
He engaged in self-reflection to improve his behavior.
bij nader inzien
On further reflection, I decided not to go.
slechte weerspiegeling van
negatieve reflectie op
His rude behavior is a poor reflection on his upbringing.
treurige gedachte
Her sad reflection on the past made her cry.

Images of reflection

  • reflection: image seen in mirror or reflective surface
    (optics) reflectie
  • reflection: return of light or sound waves from a surface
    (physics) weerkaatsing
  • reflection: transformation reversing the direction of an axis
    (mathematics) spiegeling

Synonyms and analogies of reflection in English

Examples of reflection in a sentence

  • Reflection led him to a new understanding of the problem.
  • He checked his reflection in the car window.
  • The lake was so still, her reflection was clear.
  • The reflection off the water created a beautiful scene.
  • The reflection of sound in the cave was eerie.
  • Her smile was a reflection of her joy.

Translations of "reflection" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
reflectienf.

He mentioned the in-between as a time of reflection and uncertainty.

Hij sprak over het in-tussen als een tijd van reflectie en onzekerheid.

weerspiegelingnf.

He caught a mocking reflection of himself in the funhouse mirror.

In de lachspiegel ving hij een spottende weerspiegeling van zichzelf op.

bezinningnf.

Citizens marked the occasion with a moment of silence and reflection.

Burgers herdachten de gebeurtenis met een moment van stilte en bezinning.

spiegelbeeldnn.

She looked in the mirror and smiled at her reflection.

Ze keek in de spiegel en glimlachte naar haar spiegelbeeld.

weerkaatsingnf.

Her eyes had a whitish hue due to the reflection of the light.

Haar ogen hadden een wittige schijn door de weerkaatsing van het licht.

spiegelingnf.

The field of optics covers phenomena like reflection, refraction, and diffraction.

Het vakgebied optica bestrijkt verschijnselen als spiegeling, breking en buiging van licht.

overwegingnf.

We still have a very important moment for reflection before us.

Voor ons ligt nog een bijzonder belangrijk moment van overweging.

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Other translations for reflection:

  • weergavenf.
  • beschouwingnf.
  • bespiegelingnf.

reflection: Examples and translations in context

The mental process of reflection allows people to learn from past experiences.

Door het denkproces van reflectie kunnen mensen leren van hun eerdere ervaringen.

Isolation can lead to deep reflection and self-discovery in some people.

Afzondering kan bij sommige mensen leiden tot diepe reflectie en zelfontdekking.

The detectable reflection indicated the presence of a hidden object.

De waarneembare reflectie wees op de aanwezigheid van een verborgen object.

Inward reflection helped him realize what really mattered in life.

Innerlijke reflectie hielp hem inzien wat er in het leven echt toe deed.

Through years of therapy and reflection, she began to shed inhibitions completely.

Door jaren therapie en reflectie begon zij merkbaar vrijer te worden in alles.

The artist's contemplated brushstrokes revealed deep reflection in her work.

De bedachtzame penseelstreken van de kunstenaar verrieden diepe reflectie in haar werk.

The slow realization came after days of reflection and careful thought.

Pas na dagen van reflectie en zorgvuldig nadenken begon het hem langzaam te dagen.

The book offers a provocative perspective on history that invites critical reflection.

Het boek biedt een prikkelende kijk op de geschiedenis die uitnodigt tot kritische reflectie.

See also:

on reflectionsad reflectionon further reflectionpale reflectionsound reflection
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