bezinning

Definitions of bezinning
  1. noun
    the process of giving careful thought to something
    synonyms: beraad, overleg
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    types:
    exploratie, opsporingswerk
    a systematic consideration
    beraad, overleg
    a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
    introspectie, zelfbeschouwing, zelfbespiegeling, zelfonderzoek, zelfwaarneming
    the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
    type of:
    denken, denktrant, denkwereld, denkwerk, denkwijs, denkwijze, dunken, gedachte, gedachtenwereld, geestesarbeid, hersenarbeid, hersenwerk, hoofdwerk
    the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
  2. noun
    a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
    synonyms: beraad, overleg
    see moresee less
    types:
    introspectie, zelfbeschouwing, zelfbespiegeling, zelfonderzoek, zelfwaarneming
    the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
    examen
    a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)
    type of:
    beraad, overleg
    the process of giving careful thought to something
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