Deliberation
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection. Careful discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure; as, the deliberations of a legislative body or council.
Example sentence: Contrary to the utopian rhetoric of social media enthusiasts, the Internet often makes the jump from deliberation to participation even more difficult, thwarting collective action under the heavy pressure of never-ending internal debate.
Calculation
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act or process of calculating.The result of calculating.Reckoning, estimate.An expectation based on circumstances.
Example sentence: The results of philanthropy are always beyond calculation.