deliberation
dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən
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Definition of deliberation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
decision-makingcareful thought before making a decision
  • The jury's deliberation lasted for several hours.
consideration reflection
2.
discussionformal discussion to reach a decision
  • The committee's deliberation was crucial for the project.
debate discussion
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Expressions with deliberation

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following careful thought and discussion over a long period of time
After much deliberation, the committee approved the new rules.
after thinking carefully and considering all options
After due deliberation, the committee chose the new leader.

Origin of deliberation

Latin, deliberare (to consider)

Terms with deliberation included in their meaning

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intentional
done with intention or deliberation
caution
proceed with caution or deliberation
deliberation
choose an option after careful thought
deliberation
careful thinking before making a decision
communication
account of a meeting or deliberation
decision
considered or thought out after careful deliberation
impulsive action
take action immediately without prior deliberation
hastily
in a rush; without deliberation

Examples of deliberation in a sentence

  • The board's deliberation on the merger was intense.
  • After much deliberation, they reached a unanimous decision.
  • The board's deliberation lasted late into the night.

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  1. French:délibération, discussion, ...
  2. German:Beratung, Erörterung, ...
  3. Italian:deliberazione, discussione, ...
  4. Spanish:deliberación, discusión, ...
  5. Portuguese:deliberação, ...
  6. Chinese:审议, 商议, ...
  7. Japanese:審議, 協議, ...
  8. Arabic:تَأَنٍّ, مُداوَلَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁיקוּל דַּעַת, דִּיּוּן, ...
  10. Russian:обсуждение, дебаты, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обговорення, дискусія, ...
  12. Hindi:विचार-विमर्श, चर्चा, ...

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