consideration

[ kuhn-sid-uh-rey-shuhn ]

/ kənˌsɪd əˈreɪ ʃən /

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noun

the act of considering; careful thought; meditation; deliberation: I will give your project full consideration.

something that is or is to be kept in mind in making a decision, evaluating facts, etc.: Age was an important consideration in the decision.

thoughtful or sympathetic regard or respect; thoughtfulness for others: They showed no consideration for his feelings.

a thought or reflection; an opinion based upon reflection.

a recompense or payment, as for work done; compensation.

importance or consequence.

estimation; esteem: He is held in great consideration by the community.

Law.

something that suffices to make an informal promise legally binding, usually some value given in exchange for the promise.
the hearing of a case by a tribunal.

Idioms for consideration

in consideration of,

in view of.
in return or recompense for: She was offered money in consideration of her efforts.

take into consideration, to take into account; consider: We failed to take into consideration the large number of tourists attending the exhibition.

Origin of consideration

1350–1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin consīderātiōn- (stem of consīderātiō), equivalent to consīderāt(us) (see considerate) + -iōn- -ion

SYNONYMS FOR consideration

1 reflection, contemplation, rumination, attention.

3 kindness, kindliness, concern.

5 remuneration, fee.

6 weight, significance, moment.

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synonym study for consideration

7. See honor.

OTHER WORDS FROM consideration

non·con·sid·er·a·tion, noun o·ver·con·sid·er·a·tion, noun pre·con·sid·er·a·tion, noun sub·con·sid·er·a·tion, noun

Words nearby consideration

consider, considerable, considerably, considerance, considerate, consideration, considered, considering, consigliere, consign, consignee

Example sentences from the Web for consideration

There were even heartfelt pleas for consideration, before—what?

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But in those detailed lists of obstacles, they forgot to take into consideration the power of the human spirit.

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He was a biggish lad, with a boyish, slightly mischievous grin, and thoughtfulness and consideration were seamed in his character.

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I just got The Hollywood Reporter the other day and there was the American Horror Story For Your Consideration ad.

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There is a chasm between the consideration of letting Australia or letting India go, which is too wide to be bridged.

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When people live in flats, it is essential that they show some consideration for their neighbours.

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The social idea is to be entirely excluded from consideration.

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And so we let the schooner go by, and turned to the consideration of our plans.

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His consideration for other authors was as marked a characteristic as his tone towards his reader.

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British Dictionary definitions for consideration

consideration

/ (kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən) /

noun

the act or an instance of considering; deliberation; contemplation

take into consideration to bear in mind; consider

under consideration being currently discussed or deliberated

a fact or circumstance to be taken into account when making a judgment or decision

on no consideration for no reason whatsoever; never

thoughtfulness for other people; kindness

payment for a service; recompense; fee

thought resulting from deliberation; opinion

law the promise, object, etc, given by one party to persuade another to enter into a contract

estimation; esteem

in consideration of

because of
in return for

Idioms and Phrases with consideration

consideration

see in consideration of; take into account (consideration); under consideration.

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consideration

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