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deliberation

noun

de·​lib·​er·​a·​tion di-ˌli-bə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce deliberation (audio)
1
a
: the act of thinking about or discussing something and deciding carefully : the act of deliberating
After careful deliberation, he decided to study medicine rather than law.
b
: a discussion and consideration by a group of persons (such as a jury or legislature) of the reasons for and against a measure
The jury returned a verdict after a four-hour deliberation.
2
: the quality or state of being deliberate
spoke with clarity and deliberation
worked with deliberation on the painting
deliberative
di-ˈli-bə-ˌrā-tiv How to pronounce deliberation (audio)
-ˈli-b(ə-)rə-
adjective
deliberatively adverb
deliberativeness noun

Example Sentences

After hours of deliberation, the council came to a decision. Jury deliberations lasted two days. She spoke to the audience with clarity and deliberation.
Recent Examples on the Web The state and the defense gave their closing arguments on Thursday morning and the jury reached its verdict after roughly three hours of deliberation. Annie Martin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 After nearly seven days of deliberation, Nathan Nash was found guilty Tuesday of second-degree rape and third-degree rape, KXLY-TV reported. Fox News, 31 Aug. 2022 The jury reached its verdict after about four hours of deliberation following a six-day trial. Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2022 Biden announced his student debt forgiveness package Wednesday after months of deliberation. Jarrell Dillard, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2022 After over four hours of deliberation, a federal jury ruled that Bryant will be awarded $16 million in damages over the unauthorized creation and disbursement of the photos, ruling unanimously that her privacy was invaded. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 24 Aug. 2022 Justice Department officials have said the Mar-a-Lago search was a necessary step that Attorney General Merrick Garland approved after weeks of deliberation. Sadie Gurman, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022 Keshawn Boykins, 27, was convicted by a jury of 10 men and two women after less than three hours of deliberation following the three-day trial last March. Dale Ellis, Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2022 After a tense period of deliberation, however, Bottger remained on top to take his first Dew Tour win and second podium. Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 31 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see deliberate entry 2

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of deliberation was in the 14th century

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