deliberation

Noun
  1. (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question (synset 107157073)
    "the deliberations of the jury"
    domain usage: plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
    is a type of: discussion, give-and-take, word - an exchange of views on some topic
  2. Careful consideration (synset 105793072)
    "a little deliberation would have deterred them"
    is a type of: consideration - the process of giving careful thought to something
    subtypes: think - an instance of deliberate thinking
    same as: advisement, weighing
  3. Planning something carefully and intentionally (synset 105804431)
    "it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting"
    is a type of: planning, preparation, provision - the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
    same as: calculation
  4. A rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry (synset 105069146)
    is a type of: pace, rate - the relative speed of progress or change
    subtypes:
    same as: deliberateness, slowness, unhurriedness
  5. The trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision (synset 104668508)
    "he was a man of judicial deliberation"
    is a type of: thoughtfulness - the trait of thinking carefully before acting
    subtypes: intentionality - expressive of intentions
    same as: deliberateness

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