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deliberation
What does deliberation mean?
deliberation (noun): careful consideration.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use deliberation in a sentence?
- A little deliberation would have deterred them. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce deliberation?
/dɪˌlɪbəˈɹeɪʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does deliberation come from?
From Middle English deliberacioun, from Old French deliberation, from Latin deliberātiō.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of deliberation?
Words related to deliberation
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “deliberation” mean?
responsible oversight
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the absence of matter
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taking a patient look
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careful consideration
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emphasis
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weighing
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accuracy
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patience
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