deliberation
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/dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃn/
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/dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃn/
thinking or talking about something carefully before making a decision
After much deliberation, the team chose the best plan.
being slow and careful in how you act or speak
She moved with deliberation to avoid mistakes.