deliberation
Translation
consideration, discussion, thoughtfulness
Examples
After much deliberation, we made a decision.
After much deliberation, we made a decision.
The jury's deliberations lasted for two days.
The jury's deliberations lasted for two days.
Grammar Patterns
((after much deliberation)) after careful consideration After much deliberation, we made a decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: consideration, reflection, discussion; Antonyms: haste, rashness
Etymology
From Latin 'de-' (intensive) + 'librare' (to weigh), from 'libra' (a scale). It literally means 'to weigh carefully'.
Memory Tips
Picture the scales of justice (Libra) and 'weighing' a decision carefully before acting.