deliberate decision
/dɪˈlɪbərɪt dɪˈsɪʒən/noun phrase★Intermediate— a conscious and intentional choice
formal
a choice made with careful consideration and intention
The CEO made a deliberate decision to restructure the company.
The CEO carefully considered the implications before deciding to reorganize the company.
His deliberate decision to apologize showed maturity.
His intentional choice to apologize demonstrated his emotional growth.
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This phrase emphasizes the thoughtfulness and intentionality behind a choice.
Collocations
make a deliberate decisionto choose something after careful thoughtdeliberate decision-makingthe process of making choices with intention
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Emphasize Intentionality
Use this phrase when you want to highlight that a decision was made with careful thought.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal Context
This phrase is more common in formal or professional settings.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 'deliberate' (carefully considered) and 'decision' (a choice made).
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in formal or professional contexts to emphasize the importance of a choice.
Word Breakdown
deliberate
done with careful consideration
adjectivedecision
a choice made
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