All 3 Uses

reflection
in
Not Without My Daughter
(Edited)

Once more I glanced at my reflection, dismissing the thought of running a brush through my brown hair.
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reflection = image (seen on a mirror or other shiny surface)
It was an alternative worth considering, but upon reflection we both realized that it would alert Moody to the fact that I had secret friends.
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reflection = careful thought
Long days, spent mostly still locked inside Mammal's apartment, brought much reflection.

reflection = thought

Definitions:

(1) (reflection as in: my reflection in the mirror)
an image (seen on a mirror or other shiny surface)
(2) (reflection as in: lit by the reflection)
light seen after it bounces off a surface to another; or the process of bouncing light, sound, or other energy off of a surface
(3) (reflection as in: is a reflection of American values)
something that indirectly shows something else -- such as an indication, demonstration, expression, or representation of something
The exact meaning of this sense of reflection depends upon its context. For example:
- "The students' behavior is a reflection on the school." -- indication of quality
- "She says the immorality in the movie is a reflection of American values." -- expression or representation
- "It was a reflection of the selfishness she had seen growing for years." -- demonstration
- "The surrounding panic found no reflection in her." -- expression or demonstration
- "I saw no reflection of jealousy in her action." -- indication or sign
(4) (reflection as in: After reflection, I think...)
careful thought
(5) (reflection as in: a humbling reflection (memory))
memories and thoughts about them
(6) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)
See a comprehensive dictionary for less common meanings of reflection.