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deliberationlong and careful consideration or discussion of something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: long and careful consideration or discussion of something

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 신중한 숙고, 심의

Korean pronunciation: 딜리버**레이**션

Example Sentences

  • The committee's deliberation about the office snack budget took longer than planning the annual company retreat.
  • Her deliberation in choosing a Netflix series was so thorough that her popcorn went cold.
  • The government announced its decision after weeks of deliberation with various stakeholders.

deliberation

NOUN

//dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən//

long and careful consideration or discussion of something

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💡 Concept

Business executives engage in careful deliberation over important financial documents

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🎵 Rhyme

Careful deliberation and preparation create the perfect celebration!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixde--
Rootliber
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'deliberare' meaning 'to weigh carefully' or 'to consider,' derived from 'de-' (thoroughly) and 'librare' (to weigh or balance). The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe the process of careful consideration.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The committee's deliberation about the office snack budget took longer than planning the annual company retreat.

😄 Fun example

Her deliberation in choosing a Netflix series was so thorough that her popcorn went cold.

The government announced its decision after weeks of deliberation with various stakeholders.

The judge spoke with great deliberation when announcing the sentence.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

considerationcontemplationreflectionthoughtmeditation

Antonyms

hastinessrashnessimpulsiveness

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