definition of
deliberation

[1] #1 deliberation n. (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question; "the deliberations of the jury". wn

[2] #2 deliberation n. [weighing, advisement] careful consideration; "a little deliberation would have deterred them". wn

[3] #3 deliberation n. [calculation] planning something carefully and intentionally; "it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting". wn

[4] #4 deliberation n. [slowness, deliberateness, unhurriedness] a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry. wn

[5] #5 deliberation n. [deliberateness] the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision; "he was a man of judicial deliberation". wn