Word
deliberation
Phoneticsde·lib·er·a·tion, stress on the fourth syllable
US/dɪˌɫɪbɝˈeɪʃən/
UK/dɪlˌɪbəɹˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01careful thought
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act of thinking long and hard about something before making a choice.
n. the act of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice; mature reflection or careful consideration.
“After much deliberation, she decided to turn down the job offer.”
“The board reached its conclusion only after hours of quiet deliberation, ensuring every potential risk had been thoroughly evaluated.”
Usage
Often used in the singular with 'much' or 'long'.
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02formal discussion
C1 · Advanced Plural noun Law Formal · Technical
n. a formal meeting or discussion where a group talks about all sides of an issue.
n. the formal discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure, typically by a jury or committee.
“The jury began their deliberations late on Tuesday afternoon.”
“The treaty was the result of years of intense diplomatic deliberations between the two nations.”
Usage
Frequently used in the plural when referring to a jury or a committee.
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Real-World Examples
“Edney says if the defence’s legal team had been staying at the same hotel as the jurors it would raise integrity questions about the deliberations.” “Instead, it can signal important discernment and deliberation related to teaching and the meaning of education.” “It was reported last week the package, which is delayed pending cabinet deliberations, will include new rules removing some rights for temporary migrants applying for protection once their claim has been rejected.” Etymology
From Middle English deliberacioun, from Old French deliberation, from Latin deliberātiō. Morphologically deliberate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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