| verb | think about carefully; weigh “They considered the possibility of a strike” |
| verb | discuss the pros and cons of an issue |
| adjective | carefully thought out in advance “a calculated insult” |
| adjective | unhurried and with care and dignity “walking at the same measured pace” |
| consideration | noun | a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) |
| deliberation | noun | (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question |
| debatable | adjective | open to argument or debate |
| debate | noun | a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal |
| debater | noun | someone who engages in debate |
| deliberative | adjective | involved in or characterized by deliberation and discussion and examination |
| deliberateness | noun | the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision |
| carefulness | noun | the quality of being careful and painstaking |