noun
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a pondering; deliberation; consideration; reflection; examination; investigation.
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the quality of being wise; power of judging rightly and following the soundest course of action, based on knowledge, experience, understanding, etc.; wisdom.
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material of thought or expression; what is spoken or written, regarded as distinct from how it is spoken or written; matter; subject.
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the act of deciding or settling a dispute or question by giving a judgement; a decision.