Commentary: DELIBERATION[+activity][+discussion][+debate][+lengthy]
NOTE: implies a group of participants, not just one individual
Examples:
The jury has been in deliberations for several days.
After much deliberation, the committee finally reached a compromise.
We must now make a decision on this without further deliberation.
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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
Commentary: DELIBERATION[+activity][+mental][+contemplation][+lengthy]
NOTE: often implies the contemplation of a single individual, internal reflection
Examples:
It was the deliberation of his act that was insulting.
Bob gave surprisingly little deliberation to the consequences of his action.
She was a woman of calmness and deliberation in all matters.
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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 3, 5
Commentary: DELIBERATION[+quantity][+rate][+tempo][+slow]
Examples:
He replaced the glass on the table with deliberation.
Her deliberations in getting dressed made her miss the train.
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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4