deliberation

• Nom désignant le processus de réflexion approfondie, de discussion ou d'examen avant de prendre une décision ou d'agir.

A noun referring to the process of careful thought, discussion, or consideration before making a decision or taking action.

1. Careful considerationB2formal

   Long and careful thought or discussion before making a decision.

   délibération (mûre réflexion)

   • After much deliberation, the jury reached a verdict.
   • The committee's deliberation lasted several hours.
   • She made her choice after careful deliberation.

   Synonymescogitationconsiderationconsultationcontemplationdebatediscussionreflectionruminationthought

   Antonymeshasteimpulsivenessrecklessness

2. Slowness and careC1formal

   The quality of being slow and careful in movement or action.

   Lenteur et soin

   • He moved with deliberation, placing each piece carefully.
   • The dancer's movements were full of deliberation and grace.
   • She spoke with deliberation, choosing each word precisely.

   Synonymescarecarefulnesscautioncircumspectiondeliberatenessheedprudenceslowness

   Antonymescarelessnesshasterashnessrecklessness