2025年6月15日日曜日

the English word "deliberation"

If you meant "deliberation," here's how to use it in English:

What is "Deliberation"?

"Deliberation" is a noun that refers to the act of thinking or discussing something carefully and thoroughly, especially in order to make a decision or judgment. It implies a process of careful consideration, often involving weighing different options, arguments, or facts.

How to Use "Deliberation" in English

You typically use "deliberation" to describe:

  1. A process of careful thought or discussion:

    • "After much deliberation, the jury finally reached a verdict." (Emphasizes the careful and lengthy process of thinking and discussing among the jury members.)
    • "The committee's deliberations on the new policy lasted for several hours." (Refers to the discussions and considerations of the committee.)
    • "He made the decision only after calm and careful deliberation." (Highlights his thoughtful consideration before acting.)
  2. The state of being considered or thought about carefully:

    • "The proposal is currently under deliberation by the board of directors." (It's being carefully considered.)
    • "These matters require more deliberation before we can proceed."

Common Phrases and Collocations with "Deliberation"

  • After much deliberation: A very common phrase to indicate that a decision was not made lightly.
    • "After much deliberation, we decided to buy the red car."
  • Under deliberation: Meaning something is currently being carefully considered.
    • "The new budget is currently under deliberation."
  • Careful/calm/thorough deliberation: Adjectives used to emphasize the quality of the consideration.
    • "Her decision was the result of careful deliberation."
  • Court/jury deliberation: Specifically refers to the private discussions of a jury or judges to reach a verdict.
    • "The jury went into deliberation this morning."
  • Go into deliberation: To begin the process of careful consideration (often used for juries).
    • "The judges will now go into deliberation to decide the winner."

Grammatical Forms

  • Noun: deliberation
  • Verb: deliberate (to think or discuss carefully)
    • Example: "The council will deliberate on the new law next week."
  • Adjective: deliberate (done on purpose, intentional; or slow and careful)
    • Example: "It was a deliberate act." (intentional)
    • Example: "He spoke in a slow and deliberate manner." (careful, unhurried)
  • Adverb: deliberately (on purpose, intentionally)
    • Example: "She deliberately ignored him."

When to Use "Deliberation"

Use "deliberation" when you want to emphasize that a decision or conclusion was reached not impulsively, but through a process of:

  • Careful thought
  • Thorough discussion
  • Weighing of pros and cons
  • Consideration of various factors

It suggests a more formal or serious level of consideration than just "thinking."

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