noun
Uncommon
deliberation
dih-lih-buh-RAY-shuhn
Deliberation (noun) means Careful thought and discussion before making a decision. Example: “After much deliberation, the committee approved the new policy.”
noun
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Careful thought and discussion before making a decision.
"After much deliberation, the committee approved the new policy."
"The jury's deliberation lasted well into the night."
How to use deliberation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe careful thinking or discussing that happens before reaching a decision.
Common pairings
after careful deliberation
jury deliberation
lengthy deliberation
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Word forms
- Plural
- deliberations
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Etymology
This comes from Middle English deliberacioun, from Old French deliberation, from Latin deliberātiō; morphologically it is deliberate plus -ion.
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Rhymes for deliberation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “deliberation” mean?
The word “deliberation” means careful thought and discussion before making a decision. In plain terms, the careful thinking or discussing that happens before reaching a decision.
How do you pronounce “deliberation”?
“Deliberation” is pronounced dih-lih-buh-RAY-shuhn (/dɪˌlɪbəˈɹeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “deliberation” in a sentence?
Here is “deliberation” used in a sentence: “After much deliberation, the committee approved the new policy.”
What part of speech is “deliberation”?
“Deliberation” is a noun.
Is “deliberation” a common word?
“Deliberation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
