Reflection isn't really limited to waves, either...
I'm not convinced that the example of a mirror fits well at all with the definition in relation to refraction. There also needs to be some explanation of the role of metal as a reflector providing as it does very high reflectivity.
see http://www.its.bldrdoc.gov/fs-1037/dir-030/_4497.htm for example
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