deliberation

[US]/dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃn/
[UK]/dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. careful consideration or discussion before making a decision, acting slowly and thoughtfully

Example Sentences

the deliberations of a jury.

driving with excessive speed. deliberation

after much deliberation we arrived at a compromise.

the end of her deliberation was to show general gaiety, without appropriate favour.

After careful deliberation, it was agreed to abandon the project.

Slowly and with deliberation she turned to me and told me to get out.

Real-world Examples

This board therefore needs no further deliberation.

Source: Out of Control Season 3

Jurors are expected to start their deliberations next week.

Source: NPR News September 2014 Compilation

The life of deliberation, of argument, of practical wisdom.

Source: Harvard University Open Course "Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?"

Jurors began their deliberations in the Boston Marathon Bombing trial.

Source: AP Listening May 2015 Collection

Jurors in the George Zimmerman murder trial resume their deliberations Saturday.

Source: AP Listening July 2013 Collection

After much deliberation, the men finally made a decision.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2014 Collection

He rubs his chin in quiet deliberation, his gray eyes appraising me.

Source: Fifty Shades of Grey (Audiobook Excerpt)

If you can both tear yourselves away from your smutty deliberations, I need you both upstairs.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 5

Anyone who can take charge during deliberations.

Source: newsroom

Their deliberations on research and conservation attracted little attention outside the frozen North.

Source: The Economist - International

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