deliberating

Variant of deliberate

deliberate definition

de·lib·er·ate (di lib′ər it; for v., -āt′)

adjective

  1. carefully thought out and formed, or done on purpose; premeditated
  2. careful in considering, judging, or deciding; not rash or hasty
  3. unhurried and methodical take deliberate aim

Etymology: ME < L deliberatus, pp. of deliberare, to consider, weigh well < de-, intens. + librare, to weigh < libra, a scales

intransitive verb deliberated -·at′ed, deliberating -·at′·ing

to think or consider carefully and fully; esp., to consider reasons for and against a thing in order to make up one's mind a jury deliberates

transitive verb

to consider carefully

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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