deliberation

1. (noun) the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision; "he was a man of judicial deliberation"
Synonyms: deliberateness
Related Words: intentionality, thoughtfulness

2. (noun) careful consideration; "a little deliberation would have deterred them"
Synonyms: advisement, weighing
Related Words: consideration, think

3. (noun) (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question; "the deliberations of the jury"
Related Words: discussion, give-and-take, word

4. (noun) a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry
Synonyms: deliberateness, slowness, unhurriedness
Related Words: dilatoriness, leisureliness, pace, procrastination, rate

5. (noun) planning something carefully and intentionally; "it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting"
Synonyms: calculation
Related Words: planning, preparation, provision



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