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Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms
reflection

the ability of a computer program to obtain information about itself. Some computer languages, such as LISP and Prolog , support extensive reflection; the program can treat itself as data. In Microsoft .NET Framework, the reflection subsystem allows a running program to obtain information about its classes (object types).

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class

  1. securities having similar features. Stocks and bonds are the two main classes; they are subdivided into various classes-for example, mortgage bonds and debentures, issues with different rates of interest, common and preferred stock, or Class A and Class B common. The different classes in a company's capitalization are itemized on its balance sheet.
  2. options of the same type-put or call-with the same underlying security. A class of option having the same expiration date and exercise price is termed a series.

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