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.
Weighing 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
Composed of 'ab-' (off) + 'wägen' (to weigh) + '-ung' (noun suffix). It literally translates to 'a weighing off' of different factors.
Memory Tips
Imagine using a scale ('Waage') to 'weigh' ('wägen') the different aspects of a decision to come to a balanced conclusion.