English dictionary
deliberation
nounPronunciation
dɪˌlɪbəˈɹeɪʃən
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision
noun
- a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry
noun
- careful consideration
noun
- planning something carefully and intentionally
noun
- (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
Example sentences
he was a man of judicial deliberation
a little deliberation would have deterred them
it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting
the deliberations of the jury