deliberation
noun
Simple meaning
Deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪlɪbɚˈeɪʃən
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Definition
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noun
The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.
“A little deliberation would have deterred them.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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This meaning: The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.
Used this way, deliberation is a common word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
“A little deliberation would have deterred them.”
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Careful and exacting
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use deliberation
- “A little deliberation would have deterred them.”noun
- “He was a man of judicial deliberation.”noun
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Synonyms
Sense: deliberating
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