Definitions:

1. a discussion of all sides of a question, usually plural noun
   • The deliberations of the jury lasted hours.
2. careful consideration noun
   • a little deliberation would have deterred them
3. planning something carefully and intentionally noun
   • The deliberation of their act helped them execute the taskly quickly and correctly.
4. the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision noun
   • They were a person of judicial deliberation.

Synonyms:

• advisement
• calculation
• deliberateness
• slowness
• unhurriedness
• weighing