deliberation — long and careful consideration or discussion of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: long and careful consideration or discussion of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/
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
The jury spent hours in deliberation, weighing every piece of evidence carefully.
Careful deliberation and preparation create the perfect celebration!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
de- (thoroughly) + liber (weigh/balance) + -ation (noun suffix indicating process or result) = deliberation
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The judge spoke with great deliberation when announcing the sentence.”
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