deliberating
dɪˈlɪbəˌreɪtɪŋ
Definition

Definition of deliberating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

thoughtful processengaged in careful and thoughtful consideration
  • The deliberating committee took hours to reach a decision.
  • The deliberating panel weighed all the evidence carefully.
  • A deliberating jury took days to come to a verdict.
considering contemplating pondering
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Origin of deliberating

Latin, deliberare (consider) + -ate (suffix)

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  1. French:délibérant, ...
  2. German:beratend, ...
  3. Italian:deliberante, ...
  4. Spanish:deliberante, ...
  5. Portuguese:ponderado, ...
  6. Chinese:深思熟虑的, ...
  7. Japanese:熟考する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَرَوٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שׁוֹקֵל, ...
  10. Russian:вдумчивый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обдумуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:विचारमग्न, ...
deliberate
dɪˈlɪbərət

Definition of deliberate - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
intentionaldone on purpose with careful thought
  • Her deliberate choice surprised everyone.
calculated intentional premeditated
2.
unhurriedslow and careful in movement or action
  • He walked with a deliberate pace.
careful intentional measured

Verb

1.
discussiontr.discuss the pros and cons of an issuetr.
  • The jury must deliberate the evidence presented in court.
consider ponder
2.
think carefullyintr.engage in long and careful considerationintr.
  • The jury took hours to deliberate on the verdict..
consider ponder
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Expressions with deliberate

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discuss something in detail
The committee will deliberate over the new policy.
careful planning to protect something
The team made a deliberate defense against the attack.
planned defense with fortifications and communication systems
The army set up a deliberate defence along the border.

Origin of deliberate

Latin, deliberare (consider) + -atus (suffix)

Examples of deliberate in a sentence

  • The deliberate design of the building was praised.
  • She gave the instructions in a deliberate voice.
  • The surgeon made a deliberate incision.
  • They will deliberate the proposal at the meeting.
  • The committee needs time to deliberate the new policy.
  • They will deliberate the proposal thoroughly before making a decision.

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  1. French:délibéré, délibérer, ...
  2. German:bewusst, beraten, ...
  3. Italian:deliberato, discutere, ...
  4. Spanish:deliberado, deliberar, ...
  5. Portuguese:deliberado, deliberar, ...
  6. Chinese:蓄意的, 商议, ...
  7. Japanese:意図的な, 審議する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَعَمَّد, تَدَاوَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְכוּוָּן, לָדוּן, ...
  10. Russian:обдуманный, обсуждать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:навмисний, обговорювати, ...
  12. Hindi:सुनियोजित, विचार-विमर्श करना, ...
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