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deliberation

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nounserious thought, discussion

Word Origin & History

late 14c., Old French deliberation, from Latin deliberationem (nominative deliberatio), noun of action from past participle stem of deliberare "weigh, consider well," from de- "entirely" (see de-) + -liberare, altered (perhaps by influence of liberare "liberate") from librare "to balance, weigh," from libra "scale."

Example Sentences for deliberation

When he had eaten, he sat with his coffee for a final smoke of deliberation.

Yates rose to his feet with some deliberation, and slowly took off his coat.

He spoke with deliberation when he did speak, and evidently, weighed his words.

The Japanese leaders proceeded with deliberation and caution.

"I don't know," answered the captain, speaking with deliberation.

John answered ...

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Synonyms for deliberation

noun serious thought, discussion

conference
consideration
consultation
debate
speculation
application
attention
calculation
care
carefulness
caution
cerebration
circumspection
cogitation
confabulation
forethought
heed
meditation
prudence
purpose
rap
ratiocination
reflection
study
ventilation
wariness
brainwork

Antonyms for deliberation

carelessness
disregard
heedlessness
ignorance
imprudence
inattention
neglect
negligence
praise
thoughtlessness

More words related to deliberation

advisement

noun. careful considering

calculation
consideration
deliberation
scrutiny
study
weighing

application

noun. hard work

assiduity
attention
attentiveness
busyness
commitment
concentration
consideration
dedication
deliberation
diligence
effort
industry
perseverance
study
zeal

applications

noun. hard work

assiduity
attention
attentiveness
busyness
commitment
concentration
consideration
dedication
deliberation
diligence
effort
industry
perseverance
study
zeal

attention

noun. concentration

absorption
application
assiduity
consideration
contemplation
debate
deliberation
diligence
engrossment
heed
heedfulness
immersion
industry
intentness
mind
scrutiny
study
thinking
thought
thoughtfulness

brainwork

noun. thought

cerebration
cogitation
contemplation
deliberation
meditation
reflection

calculation

noun. forethought

canniness
caution
circumspection
contrivance
deliberation
discretion
foresight
planning
precaution
prudence
thought

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