Deliberations Meaning in English

word · lemma: deliberation

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Definition

Deliberations are careful discussions or long, thoughtful talks, especially when people are making an important decision together, such as in a jury or a committee.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in formal, legal, or official settings, such as courts or committees. Almost always plural. Common collocations: 'jury deliberations', 'after long deliberations'. Not used for casual conversations.

• Spanish: deliberaciones
• Portuguese (BR): deliberações
• Portuguese (PT): deliberações
• Chinese (Simplified): 审议
• Chinese (Traditional): 審議
• Hindi: विचार-विमर्श
• Arabic: مداولات
• Bengali: বিচার-বিবেচনা - পরামর্শ - আলোচনা (গুরুত্বপূর্ণ সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়ার প্রসঙ্গে)
• Russian: обсуждения - совещания (формальные)
• Japanese: 審議 - 協議
• Vietnamese: thảo luận kỹ lưỡng - cân nhắc (trong họp hành)
• Korean: 심의 - 숙의
• Turkish: müzakereler - görüşmeler (resmî/kurumsal)
• Urdu: غور و خوض - مشاورت
• Indonesian: musyawarah - pembahasan (formal)

Example Sentences

Their decision came only after hours of heated deliberations.

natural

The jury began their deliberations after hearing all the evidence.

basic

After long deliberations, the committee chose a new leader.

basic

The board's deliberations were kept private.

basic

The CEO waited anxiously for the outcome of the deliberations.

natural

During their deliberations, several members changed their minds.

natural