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   mirror

   /ˈmɪrə/

   noun

   • 1. a surface, typically of glass coated with a metal amalgam, which reflects a clear image: "he checked his appearance in the mirror" Similar looking glassreflectorreflecting surfaceglass
   • ▪ a thing regarded as accurately representing something else: "the stage is supposed to be the mirror of life" Similar reflectiontwindoubleexact likenessimagereplicacopyclonematchparallelinformal:spitting imagespitdead spitdead ringer for
   • 2. a site on a network which stores the contents copied from another site: "the company now has a mirror site in Taiwan"

   verb

   • 1. (of a surface) show a reflection of: "the clear water mirrored the sky"
   • 2. correspond or be similar to (another thing): "his own views mirrored those of his followers"
   • 3. display content from (the screen of a computer, phone, or other device) on another screen, usually via a wireless connection: "device owners can mirror their screen to their TV"
   • 4. keep a copy of the contents of (a network site) at another site, typically in order to improve accessibility: "his site was mirrored at several colleges around the United States"
   • ▪ store (copies of data) on two or more hard disks as a method of protecting it: "another three identical drives would mirror data from primary sources"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French mirour, based on Latin mirare ‘look at’. Early senses also included ‘a crystal used in magic’ and ‘a person deserving imitation’.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMIRROR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a piece of glass with a back that reflects light, producing an image of whatever is in front of it: a rear-view mirror.

   • Znaczenie Mirror, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     mirror definicja: 1. a piece of glass with a shiny,...

   • English (US)

     MIRROR meaning: 1. a piece of glass with a shiny,...

   • Wing Mirror

     WING MIRROR definition: 1. a mirror on the outside of a car...

   • Mirror: Italian Translation

     MIRROR translate: specchio, rispecchiare, riflettere,...

   • Mirror: Russian Translation

     MIRROR translate: зеркало , отражать, правдиво изображать ....

   • Mirror: Malay Translation

     mirror translate: cermin, mencerminkan. Learn more in the...

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › mirrorMIRROR Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   An object that causes light or other radiation to be reflected from its surface, with little or no diffusion. Common mirrors consist of a thin sheet or film of metal, such as silver, behind or covering a glass pane. Mirrors are used extensively in telescopes, microscopes, lasers, fiber optics, measuring instruments, and many other devices.

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5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mirrorMirror Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MIRROR is a polished or smooth surface (as of glass) that forms images by reflection. How to use mirror in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmirror noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word mirror, a piece of special flat glass that reflects images. Find out how to use mirror in idioms, collocations and computing.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMIRROR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of mirror as a noun and a verb, with synonyms and pronunciation. Find out how to use mirror in sentences and expressions, and see related words and translations.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMIRROR | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   A mirror is a piece of glass with a shiny metallic material on one side that produces an image of anything that is in front of it. Learn how to use the word mirror as a noun and a verb, and see translations in different languages.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › mirrorMirror - definition of mirror by The Free Dictionary

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   A mirror is a surface that reflects light and forms an image of an object placed in front of it. Learn more about the history, types, and uses of mirrors, as well as related words and phrases, from various dictionaries and sources.