deliberation

American  

[dih-lib-uh-rey-shuhn] / dɪˌlɪb əˈreɪ ʃən /

noun

1. careful consideration before decision.

   Synonyms:

   forethought, reflection

2. formal consultation or discussion.

3. deliberate quality; leisureliness of movement or action; slowness.

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deliberation British  

/ dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. thoughtful, careful, or lengthy consideration

2. (often plural) formal discussion and debate, as of a committee, jury, etc

3. care, thoughtfulness, or absence of hurry, esp in movement or speech

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Other Word Forms

• nondeliberation noun
• overdeliberation noun
• predeliberation noun
• redeliberation noun

Etymology

Origin of deliberation

1325–75; Middle English deliberacion < Latin dēlīberātiōn- (stem of dēlīberātiō ), equivalent to dēlīberāt ( us ) ( deliberate ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

The jury returned its not guilty verdict on Wednesday about seven hours after deliberations began.

From BBC

Some justices discussed the idea of sending the case back to lower courts for more deliberation.

From MarketWatch

Disney has kept a lid on its deliberations.

From Los Angeles Times

Co-artistic director Janet Vaughan said those who made recommendations had not seen "the fruits of their deliberations come to fruition and I'm heartbroken about that".

From BBC

General Secretary Lam is set to retain his post as Vietnam's top leader, according to sources briefed on party deliberations.

From Barron's

Related Words

• conference
• consideration
• consultation
• debate
• speculation