ponderation
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/pɒndə'reɪʃən/
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/pɒndə'reɪʃən/
Carefully thinking about something, like when you're deciding if you should do it or not.
After much ponderation, she decided to accept the job offer.
Looking at all parts of a topic or situation to figure out what you think about it.
The ponderation of different viewpoints led to a more comprehensive understanding of the issue.