Reflection

noun

1. The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
2. The property of a propagated wave being thrown back from a surface (such as a mirror).
3. Something, such as an image, that is reflected.

   "The dog barked at his own reflection in the mirror."

4. Careful thought or consideration.

   "After careful reflection, I have decided not to vote for that proposition."

5. An implied criticism.

   "It is a reflection on his character that he never came back to see them."