deliberation
gb/dɪlˌɪbɚˈeɪʃən/ us/dɪlˌɪbɚˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
~ 27900
megfontolás, mérlegelés, tanácskozás, megfontoltság, kimértség
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
megfontolás
B2
mérlegelés
B2
Usage pattern:
after [period] of deliberation, [someone] comes to [a decision]
After much deliberation, the board approved the merger.
Hosszas megfontolás után az igazgatótanács jóváhagyta az egyesülést.
The decision was made only after careful deliberation of the possible risks.
A döntést csak a lehetséges kockázatok gondos mérlegelése után hozták meg.
He bought the house without any real deliberation and later regretted it.
Their policy changes came following months of internal deliberation.
With little deliberation, the committee rejected the proposal.
Learner examples
After long deliberation, she accepted the job.
Hosszas megfontolás után elfogadta az állást.
The team reached a plan after much deliberation.
A csapat hosszas megfontolás után kialakított egy tervet.
This problem needs serious deliberation before we act.
The manager’s choice came after careful deliberation.
There was a short deliberation, and then they voted.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "deliberation" when they should use the verb "deliberate" (e.g., saying *"We deliberation about it"* instead of *"We deliberated about it"*). Another mistake is confusing "deliberation" with "liberation" or "debate"; "deliberation" focuses on careful thinking, while "debate" focuses on open argument between sides.
Meaning
careful thought before a decision
Collocations
after much deliberation
|after careful deliberation
|long deliberation
|serious deliberation
|require deliberation
|engage in deliberation
Synonyms
consideration (More general and slightly more common; less formal than "deliberation".)
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reflection (Stresses quiet, often personal thought, sometimes over a longer time.)
Antonyms
impulsiveness (Highlights acting quickly without careful thought, the opposite of deliberation.)
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haste (Emphasizes speed and rushing instead of slow, careful thought.)
Themes
thinking
|decision-making
|work
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of thinking very carefully about something before you decide or say what to do.
Careful, thorough thought or consideration, especially before making an important decision or judgment.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
tanácskozás
B2
Usage pattern:
[group] begins its deliberations on [issue]
The jury began its deliberations shortly after hearing the final arguments.
Az esküdtek nem sokkal a záróbeszédek meghallgatása után megkezdték a tanácskozást.
Council deliberations on the budget will continue over the next two weeks.
A tanács költségvetési tanácskozása a következő két hétben is folytatódik.
After hours of tense deliberations, the panel finally reached a unanimous verdict.
The negotiations have now moved into private deliberations among senior leaders.
Media were not allowed to attend the committee’s internal deliberations.
Learner examples
The jury’s deliberations lasted three days.
Az esküdtek tanácskozása három napig tartott.
The board will start its deliberations tomorrow.
A testület holnap kezdi meg a tanácskozást.
Reporters could not see the secret deliberations.
After long deliberations, the group chose a new leader.
Talks will move to final deliberations next week.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize that this sense is often used in the plural ("deliberations") when referring to a group process, especially with words like "jury" or "council" (e.g., "jury deliberations"). They may also confuse it with "meeting"; however, "deliberations" emphasizes the decision-making discussion, not just gathering together.
Meaning
formal discussion before a decision
Collocations
jury deliberations
|closed-door deliberations
|policy deliberations
|legislative deliberations
|begin deliberations
|during deliberations
Synonyms
discussion (More general; does not always imply a formal goal of reaching a decision.)
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deliberative process (More technical and often used in legal or policy contexts for the same idea.)
Antonyms
summary decision (A decision reached quickly without extended group discussion or process.)
Themes
law
|politics
|business
|decision-making
Definition
A formal meeting or set of talks where a group thinks and talks carefully before it decides something.
The formal process in which a group, such as a jury, committee, or council, discusses and weighs options in order to reach a decision or verdict.
C2
FORMAL
3
kimértség
C1
Usage pattern:
[someone] speaks/acts with deliberation
She spoke with great deliberation, choosing each word very carefully.
Nagy megfontoltsággal beszélt, minden szót nagyon gondosan megválogatva.
He placed the contract on the table with obvious deliberation.
Látható megfontoltsággal helyezte a szerződést az asztalra.
The surgeon moved with calm deliberation throughout the operation.
Every step he took up to the stage was full of deliberation.
Her deliberation in answering made the audience lean in to listen.
Learner examples
The teacher spoke with deliberation so everyone could follow.
A tanár megfontoltan beszélt, hogy mindenki követni tudja.
He moved with deliberation and did not rush.
Megfontoltan mozgott, és nem sietett.
She put down her cup with clear deliberation.
The leader answered with deliberation and a slow voice.
They walked with deliberation through the dark room.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this noun with the adjective "deliberate" or the adverb "deliberately". "With deliberation" can suggest a slow, careful manner, sometimes close in meaning to "deliberately" (= on purpose), but grammatically it is a noun phrase, not an adverb.
Meaning
slow, careful way of doing something
Collocations
with great deliberation
|with obvious deliberation
|speak with deliberation
|move with deliberation
|act with deliberation
Synonyms
slowness (Focuses mainly on speed; does not always include the idea of careful control.)
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measuredness (Emphasizes controlled, balanced pacing, especially in speech.)
Antonyms
haste (Emphasizes doing something too quickly and without careful control.)
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rashness (Highlights acting quickly and carelessly, without thought.)
Themes
communication
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A slow and careful way of speaking or acting, not fast or rushed.
The quality of being slow, careful, and unhurried in speech or action, usually to show control or seriousness.
Grammar
Dictionary form
deliberation
IPA
GB/dɪlˌɪbɚˈeɪʃən/
US/dɪlˌɪbɚˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
de - lib - er - a - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (er)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: deliberation
- Plural: deliberation, deliberations
Word family
Forms
deliberations
noun
Core family
deliberate
verb B2
deliberately
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
deliberative
adjective
Expressions
after careful deliberation
1/ˈæftɚ kˈɛɹfəl dɪlˌɪbɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
after careful thought
Used to say that a final choice or action came only after slow, careful thinking.
Examples
- After careful deliberation, the board voted against the takeover.
- The judge, after careful deliberation, reduced the sentence.
after due deliberation
1/ˈæftɚ dˈu dɪlˌɪbɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
after proper careful consideration
Used (often in legal or official language) to say that a decision was made only after the right amount of careful thinking.
Examples
- After due deliberation, the committee found the proposal acceptable.
- The council, after due deliberation, adopted the new regulations.
after much deliberation
1/ˈæftɚ mˈʌt͡ʃ dɪlˌɪbɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
after a lot of careful thought
Used to say that someone decided something only after thinking about it very carefully for some time.
Examples
- After much deliberation, we decided to move abroad.
- The company, after much deliberation, chose to cancel the project.
jury deliberations
1/d͡ʒˈʊɹi dɪlˌɪbɚˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
a jury’s private discussions
The private talks and careful thinking that a jury does before it decides if someone is guilty or not guilty.
Examples
- Jury deliberations continued late into the night.
- The judge instructed that jury deliberations must remain confidential.
with deliberation
1/wˈɪθ dɪlˌɪbɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
in a slow, careful way
Used to describe someone doing something slowly and carefully, not in a fast or careless way.
Examples
- She answered with deliberation, weighing every word.
- He placed the ring on the table with deliberation.