Pronunciation: /dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/
noun the act of carefully considering or discussing something before making a decision
A1 After much deliberation, I finally decided on what to have for dinner.
A2 The group engaged in a long deliberation before reaching a consensus.
B1 The deliberation process involved weighing the pros and cons of each option.
B2 The board members engaged in intense deliberation before making a decision.
C1 The legal team engaged in thorough deliberation before presenting their case in court.
C2 The deliberation process involved analyzing data, consulting experts, and considering various perspectives.
verb none
A1 She deliberated for a long time before making a decision.
A2 He deliberated over which movie to watch on Netflix.
B1 The committee deliberated on the best course of action.
B2 After much deliberation, they finally reached a consensus.
C1 The jury deliberated for hours before reaching a verdict.
C2 The board of directors deliberated extensively on the merger proposal.
adjective none
A1 She made a deliberate decision to wear her favorite dress to the party.
A2 After much deliberation, they finally chose a name for their new puppy.
B1 The team approached the project with careful deliberation to ensure success.
B2 The jury's deliberation lasted for several hours before reaching a verdict.
C1 His speech was a result of careful deliberation and planning.
C2 The committee's deliberation on the matter was thorough and comprehensive.
adverb none
A1 She thought about it carefully and made her decision after much deliberation.
A2 After some deliberation, he finally chose the blue shirt.
B1 The team reached a decision after much deliberation and discussion.
B2 The jury's deliberation lasted for hours before they reached a verdict.
C1 The board of directors engaged in lengthy deliberation before approving the new budget proposal.
C2 The diplomats engaged in intense deliberation to negotiate a peace treaty.
pronoun none
A1 She made her decision after much deliberation.
A2 The team members discussed the issue with deliberation.
B1 The jury's deliberation lasted for hours before reaching a verdict.
B2 The committee's deliberation on the new policy was thorough and well-informed.
C1 The CEO's deliberation on the company's future direction was crucial for its success.
C2 The philosopher's deliberation on the nature of existence was profound and thought-provoking.
preposition none
A1 After much deliberation, I decided to go to the park.
A2 She made her choice with careful deliberation.
B1 The committee reached a decision after thorough deliberation.
B2 The team conducted a deliberation on the best course of action.
C1 The board engaged in a lengthy deliberation before making a final decision.
C2 The court's deliberation on the case lasted for several days before a verdict was reached.
conjunction none
A1 After much deliberation, I decided to buy the red dress.
A2 She paused in deliberation before answering the question.
B1 The committee reached a decision after careful deliberation.
B2 The jury's deliberation lasted for several hours before reaching a verdict.
C1 The board members engaged in thorough deliberation before making a final decision.
C2 The team's deliberation process was meticulous and well-organized.
interjection none
A1 Deliberation! What should I have for lunch today?
A2 Deliberation is key when making important decisions.
B1 After much deliberation, we finally chose a vacation destination.
B2 The jury's deliberation lasted for hours before reaching a verdict.
C1 The board members engaged in deep deliberation before making a final decision.
C2 His speech was delivered with such deliberation and precision that it left the audience in awe.
article none
A1 After much deliberation, I finally decided to buy the blue dress.
A2 The group made their decision after careful deliberation.
B1 The committee's deliberation on the matter lasted for hours.
B2 The judge's deliberation on the case was thorough and fair.
C1 The board's deliberation on the new policy was intense and detailed.
C2 The team's deliberation on the project strategy was strategic and well-thought-out.
formal After much deliberation, the committee finally reached a decision.
informal We spent hours deliberating over where to go for dinner.
slang I'm done deliberating, let's just go with option A.
figurative His mind was a place of constant deliberation, weighing every option before making a choice.
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