deliberation

CEFRB2

/dɪˌlɪbəˈɹeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Careful thought and discussion before making a decision.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Careful discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure.

Examples

  • Actions are successfully achieved with deliberation but ruined by carelessness.

  • He performed his duty with deliberation.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.

More examples

In context

  • the deliberations of a legislative body or council

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English deliberacioun, from Old French deliberation, from Latin deliberātiō. Morphologically deliberate + -ion.