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DELIBERATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Deliberation.

Deliberation - as a noun

(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question

Example: "The deliberations of the jury"

Careful consideration

Example: "A little deliberation would have deterred them"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advisement16weighing16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
consideration16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Planning something carefully and intentionally

Example: "It was the deliberation of his act that was insulting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calculation15

A rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deliberateness17slowness11unhurriedness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pace8rate4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision

Example: "He was a man of judicial deliberation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deliberateness17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
thoughtfulness24
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"After much deliberation, we decided to go on a vacation to the beach."
"The jury reached a verdict after hours of deliberation."
"The committee met for three days of intense deliberation before making a decision."
"The politician's speech was filled with careful deliberation of the issues at hand."
"The board members engaged in a thoughtful deliberation about the proposed budget cuts."
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Word Game Points

Is DELIBERATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deliberation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DELIBERATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is DELIBERATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deliberation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DELIBERATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is DELIBERATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deliberation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DELIBERATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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