Deliberation - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃn|
Brit.
|dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃ(ə)n|
noun
- (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
- the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision
the deliberations of the jury
- careful consideration (syn: weighing)a little deliberation would have deterred them
- planning something carefully and intentionally (syn: calculation)it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting
- a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry (syn: slowness)- the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision
he was a man of judicial deliberation
Extra examples
After hours of deliberation, the council came to a decision.
Jury deliberations lasted two days.
She spoke to the audience with clarity and deliberation.
Make up your mind then, for the time of deliberation is over.
After due deliberations, the jury found the defendant guilty.
Proposals that have been under deliberation.
Word forms
noun
singular: deliberation
plural: deliberations
singular: deliberation
plural: deliberations
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