deliberate — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

deliberate (/dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/)

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🔊 /dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/

Meaning

Meaning: done on purpose and carefully

Something deliberate is done consciously and intentionally, often with care. Speakers describe deliberate practice as the route to mastery.

Examples

🗣 Improvement comes from deliberate, focused practice.

Etymology

From Latin ‘deliberare’, meaning to weigh or consider.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in talks on skill, habits, and intentional effort.

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Tags: intention, skill

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