die Abwägung
Translation
consideration, deliberation, weighing, balancing
Examples
Nach reiflicher Abwägung trafen wir eine Entscheidung.
After careful consideration, we made a decision.
Die Abwägung der Risiken ist sehr wichtig.
The weighing of the risks is very important.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the weighing/consideration of sth. The weighing of benefits and risks is crucial.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Überlegung, die Erwägung; Antonyms: die Unüberlegtheit
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, down) + 'wägen' (to weigh) + '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally means 'a weighing off' of options.
Memory Tips
Picture putting pros and cons on a scale ('Waage') to 'weigh' ('wägen') them against each other.