Guide 192 / 200 5 swaps Formal register
Professional words for “consider”
Five verbs for deliberation.
i · When it mattersTwo lines, no filler
"Consider" is the business default. "Weigh" is for options; "deliberate" is formal and often group-based; "contemplate" is slower; "reflect on" is introspective; "mull over" is informal.
ii · The swaps5 ways
- 01Weigh neutral
put options against each other
Weigh the trade-offs before deciding.
- 02Deliberate formal
group or formal decision-making
The committee will deliberate on Thursday.
- 03Contemplate formal
slower, reflective consideration
Contemplate the second-order effects.
- 04Reflect on neutral
introspective
Reflect on what went well in the sprint.
- 05Mull over neutral
informal consideration over time
Mull over the options through the weekend.