deliberation

noun
UK: /dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/
US: /dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/

  1. Careful consideration or discussion before making a decision.

    1. After some deliberation, I chose the blue shirt.
    2. The jury's deliberation took several hours before reaching a verdict.

  2. Slow and careful movement or thought.

    1. He spoke with deliberation, choosing his words carefully.
    2. She approached the task with a sense of deliberation, ensuring accuracy.

Synonyms

consideration thought reflection contemplation discussion consultation
deliberation intransitive-verb

  1. To think or discuss something carefully in order to make a decision.

    1. The committee will deliberate on the proposal tomorrow.
    2. The jury is now deliberating the defendant's guilt or innocence.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deliberation" in English means: Careful consideration or discussion before making a decision., Slow and careful movement or thought..

The phonetic transcription of "deliberation" is /dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/ in British English and /dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deliberation": consideration, thought, reflection, contemplation, discussion, consultation.

Example usage of "deliberation": "After some deliberation, I chose the blue shirt.". More examples on the page.