Mirror vs. Selfie — What's the Difference?

A mirror is an object that reflects an image. Light that bounces off a mirror will show an image of whatever is in front of it, when focused through the lens of the eye or a camera.

A selfie () is a self-portrait photograph, typically taken with a digital camera or smartphone, which may be held in the hand or supported by a selfie stick. Selfies are often shared on social media, via social networking services such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram.

A surface, typically of glass coated with a metal amalgam, which reflects a clear image

A photograph, especially a snapshot, that one takes of oneself

(of a surface) show a reflection of

A photographic self-portrait, especially one taken manually (not using a timer, tripod etc.) with a small camera or mobile phone.

A surface capable of reflecting sufficient undiffused light to form an image of an object placed in front of it. Also called looking glass.

To take a selfie

Something that faithfully reflects or gives a true picture of something else.

Something worthy of imitation.

To reflect in or as if in a mirror

A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.

(figuratively) An object, person, or event that reflects or gives a picture of another.

A disk, website or other resource that contains replicated data.

A mirror carp.

(historical) A kind of political self-help book, advising kings, princes, etc. on how to behave.

(transitive) Of an event, activity, behaviour, etc, to be identical to; to be a copy of.

To create something identical to (a web site, etc.).

(transitive) To reflect, as in a mirror.

A looking-glass or a speculum; any glass or polished substance that forms images by the reflection of rays of light.

That which gives a true representation, or in which a true image may be seen; hence, a pattern; an exemplar.

See Speculum.

To reflect, as in a mirror.

To copy or duplicate; to mimic or imitate; as, the files at Project Gutenberg were mirrored on several other ftp sites around the world.

To have a close resemblance to; as, his opinions often mirrored those of his wife.

Polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

A faithful depiction or reflection;

Reflect as if in a mirror;

Reflect or resemble;