deliberation meaning and definition

DELIBERATION noun

Definition of deliberation (noun)

1. (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
   • "the deliberations of the jury"
2. careful consideration
   • "a little deliberation would have deterred them"
   • synonyms: advisement, weighing
3. planning something carefully and intentionally
   • "it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting"
   • synonyms: calculation
4. a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry
   • synonyms: deliberateness, slowness, unhurriedness
5. the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision
   • "he was a man of judicial deliberation"
   • synonyms: deliberateness