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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Lam will remain the party's top leader, according to sources briefed on key internal deliberations.
From Barron's
Beyond becoming an agent for political depolarization, AI programmed in this way could accelerate deliberation among teams and companies who might otherwise lose precious time in clashes over products or programs.
Discovery seeking information about internal deliberations and a financial analysis.
From Los Angeles Times
The court historically “reserves its most impactful decisions for the end of its term in June, which allows for extended deliberation,” they said.
From MarketWatch
Even if there were times when I thought I wasn’t going to make the deadline for deliberations, I always did — I couldn’t hide in the back of the class!
From Los Angeles Times
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