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mirror

Syllabification: (mir·ror)

Pronunciation: /ˈmirər/

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Definition of mirror

noun

a reflective surface, now typically of glass coated with a metal amalgam, that reflects a clear image.
something regarded as accurately representing something else:the stage is supposed to be the mirror of life
(also mirror site) Computing a site on a network that stores some or all of the contents from another site.

verb

[with object]

(of a reflective surface) show a reflection of:the clear water mirrored the sky
correspond to:gradations of educational attainment that mirror differences in social background
Computing keep a copy of some or all of the contents of (a network site) at another site, typically in order to improve accessibility.
(usually as noun mirroring) Computing store copies of data on (two or more hard disks) as a method of protecting it.

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mirrored

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'

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