The meaning of DELIBERATION is the act of thinking about or discussing something and deciding carefully : the act of deliberating. How to use deliberation in a sentence.

DELIBERATION meaning: 1. considering or discussing something: 2. a slow careful way of doing something: 3. considering…. Learn more.

DELIBERATION definition: careful consideration before decision. See examples of deliberation used in a sentence.

Definition of deliberation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun deliberation, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

deliberation (dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən) n 1. thoughtful, careful, or lengthy consideration 2. (often plural) formal discussion and debate, as of a committee, jury, etc

Deliberation is the long and careful consideration of a subject. After much deliberation, a decision was reached. After five minutes of deliberation, he was found guilty of murdering the president.

• Barring an emergency, the jurors will not be sequestered until they begin deliberations. • One argument is that two legislative houses ensure more careful deliberation on issues and laws. • …

DELIBERATION meaning: 1 : careful thought or discussion done in order to make a decision; 2 : the quality of being slow and careful

Deliberation is a process of thoughtfully weighing options, for example prior to voting. Deliberation emphasizes the use of logic and reason as opposed to power-struggle, creativity, or dialogue.