deliberation
Americannoun
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careful consideration before decision.
- Synonyms:
- forethought, reflection
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formal consultation or discussion.
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deliberate quality; leisureliness of movement or action; slowness.
noun
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thoughtful, careful, or lengthy consideration
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(often plural) formal discussion and debate, as of a committee, jury, etc
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care, thoughtfulness, or absence of hurry, esp in movement or speech
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
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The deliberations started before the war in Iran broke out, the report said.
From MarketWatch
Since jury deliberations began on March 13, the jury sent questions to the judge related to the plaintiff's family troubles as well as how much she actually used Meta-owned Instagram as a child.
From Barron's
He blinked a moment at seeing people in the hall, then turned with great deliberation to the meter on the wall.
From Literature
As yet, the Bank has not specifically ruled out baked goods representing wildlife featuring in its deliberations.
From BBC
Preparations for a major military operation typically involve weeks or months of deliberations, written options papers, dissenting views from officials across different agencies, and meetings with the National Security Council.
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