considerable
Americanadjective
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rather large or great in size, distance, extent, etc..
It cost a considerable amount. We took a considerable length of time to decide.
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worthy of respect, attention, etc.; important; distinguished.
a considerable person.
noun
adverb
adjective
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large enough to reckon with
a considerable quantity
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a lot of; much
he had considerable courage
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worthy of respect
a considerable man in the scientific world
Other Word Forms
- considerably adverb
- unconsiderable adjective
- unconsiderably adverb
Etymology
Origin of considerable
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Medieval Latin consīderābilis, from consīderā(re) “to examine” ( consider ) + -bilis -ble
Example Sentences
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There is considerable concern about AI enabling cyber attacks, but equally it can be used to help secure systems from hackers.
From BBC
Combining the two business, plus absorbing BP’s considerable debt, could have potentially derailed Sawan’s efforts to drive Shell forward, he adds.
“We acknowledge the considerable amount of risk surrounding the future revenue garnered from today’s capital spending,” he said.
From Barron's
Even current homeowners, who have experienced considerable home-equity gains as home values have skyrocketed over the past few years, are finding it hard to afford a move.
From MarketWatch
The company projected $8.2 billion in AI revenue for its first quarter, a considerable jump from the consensus forecast of $6.9 billion.
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