单词	deliberation
释义	deliberation noun de·​lib·​er·​a·​tion di-ˌli-bə-ˈrā-shən  1 a : the act of thinking about or discussing something and deciding carefully : the act of deliberating After careful deliberation, he decided to study medicine rather than law. b : a discussion and consideration by a group of persons (such as a jury or legislature) of the reasons for and against a measure The jury returned a verdict after a four-hour deliberation. 2 : the quality or state of being deliberate spoke with clarity and deliberation worked with deliberation on the painting deliberative di-ˈli-bə-ˌrā-tiv  -ˈli-b(ə-)rə- adjective deliberatively adverb deliberativeness noun Synonyms account advisement consideration debate reflection study thought See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences After hours of deliberation, the council came to a decision. Jury deliberations lasted two days. She spoke to the audience with clarity and deliberation. Recent Examples on the Web The state and the defense gave their closing arguments on Thursday morning and the jury reached its verdict after roughly three hours of deliberation. Annie Martin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 After nearly seven days of deliberation, Nathan Nash was found guilty Tuesday of second-degree rape and third-degree rape, KXLY-TV reported. Fox News, 31 Aug. 2022 The jury reached its verdict after about four hours of deliberation following a six-day trial. Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2022 Biden announced his student debt forgiveness package Wednesday after months of deliberation. Jarrell Dillard, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2022 After over four hours of deliberation, a federal jury ruled that Bryant will be awarded $16 million in damages over the unauthorized creation and disbursement of the photos, ruling unanimously that her privacy was invaded. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 24 Aug. 2022 Justice Department officials have said the Mar-a-Lago search was a necessary step that Attorney General Merrick Garland approved after weeks of deliberation. Sadie Gurman, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022 Keshawn Boykins, 27, was convicted by a jury of 10 men and two women after less than three hours of deliberation following the three-day trial last March. Dale Ellis, Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2022 After a tense period of deliberation, however, Bottger remained on top to take his first Dew Tour win and second podium. Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 31 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology see deliberate entry 2 First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition deliberation noun de·​lib·​er·​a·​tion di-ˌli-bə-ˈrā-shən  1 : careful thought : consideration Still, she thought after quite a long deliberation, it was probably all right to tell her children … Robert O'Brien, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 2 : the quality of being deliberate He spoke with great deliberation. Legal Definition deliberation noun de·​lib·​er·​a·​tion di-ˌli-bə-ˈrā-shən  1 a : the act of deliberating compare premeditation b : a discussion and consideration by a group of persons (as a jury or legislature) of the reasons for or against a measure 2 : the quality or state of being deliberate killing with deliberation deliberation noun 1 as in consideration a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something gave the matter full deliberation before reaching a decision Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance consideration debate thought study contemplation reflection account advisement cogitation pondering introspection hesitation meditation indecision rumination agonizing premeditation Antonyms & Near Antonyms short shrift 2 as in discussion an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue there was a great deal of deliberation among the representatives about the wording of the public statement Synonyms & Similar Words discussion consultation debate consult argumentation conversation talk dialogue meeting argument conference colloquy palaver confab parley counsel confabulation council dialog back-and-forth discourse argy-bargy negotiation consultancy give-and-take symposium roundtable seminar bargaining disquisition forum chat bull session chat room talkathon skull session skull practice rap words pourparler
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