Definition of deliberation Deliberation

/dɪlɪˌbɚejˈʃʌn/ - [dilibereyshun] - de•lib•er•a•tion

We found 11 definitions of deliberation from 5 different sources.

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What does deliberation mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: deliberations

deliberation - careful consideration; "a little deliberation would have deterred them"
  weighing, advisement
  consideration a considerate and thoughtful act
deliberation - the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision; "he was a man of judicial deliberation"
  deliberateness
  thoughtfulness the trait of thinking carefully before acting
deliberation - (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question; "the deliberations of the jury"
  discussion, give-and-take, word an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "his treatment of the race question is badly biased"
  plural, plural form the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
deliberation - a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry
  slowness, deliberateness, unhurriedness
  rate, pace amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis; "a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5"
  leisureliness slowness by virtue of being leisurely
deliberation - planning something carefully and intentionally; "it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting"
  calculation
  planning, provision, preparation the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • deliberation (n.)
    The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.
  • deliberation (n.)
    Careful discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure; as, the deliberations of a legislative body or council.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • deliberation
    Decision of a committee.

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