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Mirroring: meaning, definitions and examples

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mirroring

 

[ ˈmɪrərɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

technology

Mirroring refers to the practice of duplicating data between two or more devices in real-time to ensure redundancy and fault tolerance. It is commonly used in data storage systems to create backups and prevent data loss.

Synonyms

copying, duplication, replication

Examples of usage

  • Setting up mirroring between two hard drives to protect against hardware failures.
  • Implementing mirroring in a network to ensure continuous availability of critical data.
Context #2 | Noun

psychology

Mirroring is a social behavior where one person unconsciously imitates the gestures, speech patterns, or attitudes of another person. This behavior often leads to rapport building and establishing connections with others.

Synonyms

emulating, imitation, mimicking

Examples of usage

  • Mirroring the body language of a client to build trust and establish a connection.
  • Subconsciously mirroring the accent of a friend during a conversation.

Translations

Translations of the word "mirroring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espelhamento

🇮🇳 आइना बनाना

🇩🇪 Spiegelung

🇮🇩 pencerminan

🇺🇦 дзеркальне відображення

🇵🇱 odbijanie

🇯🇵 ミラーリング

🇫🇷 miroir

🇪🇸 espejo

🇹🇷 yansıtma

🇰🇷 거울 반사

🇸🇦 انعكاس

🇨🇿 zrcadlení

🇸🇰 zrkadlenie

🇨🇳 镜像

🇸🇮 zrcaljenje

🇮🇸 spegilmynd

🇰🇿 айнала

🇬🇪 სარკისებური ასახვა

🇦🇿 güzgüləmə

🇲🇽 espejo

Etymology

The term 'mirroring' originated from the concept of a mirror, reflecting an exact replica of an image or behavior. In technology, mirroring has evolved as a method to ensure data integrity and availability. In psychology, mirroring plays a crucial role in social interactions and communication, facilitating rapport and empathy between individuals.

See also: mirror.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,026, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.