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deliberation - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'deliberation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Deliberation [ n.]
- The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.
- Careful discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure; as, the deliberations of a legislative body or council.

Meaning of 'deliberation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . deliberation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- careful consideration
Example in sentence:
  • a little deliberation would have deterred them
Meaning (2):
- the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision
Example in sentence:
  • he was a man of judicial deliberation
Meaning (3):
- planning something carefully and intentionally
Example in sentence:
  • it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting
Meaning (4):
- (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
Example in sentence:
  • the deliberations of the jury