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deliberate

/dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/

[/dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/]

done on purpose and carefully

Advancedadjective

Definition

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

Example

Improvement comes from deliberate, focused practice.

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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